UPDATED: Employer Resources from FELS: Avian Influenza (H5N1)

August 30, 2024: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the presence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in three California dairy…

CDC Allocates $10 m. for Flu Vaccines for Livestock Employees

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced July 31 it will spend $10 million in federal funds for avian flu response among livestock employees. …

CDC Asks States to Distribute Stockpiled PPE to Dairies

The CDC has issued guidance to prioritize disbursement of PPE to dairies with confirmed or suspect herds. California currently has no known cases…

CDPH Recommendations for Protecting Dairy Employees from H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The California Department of Public Heath has issued the following recommendations for protection of dairy employees over the signature of Kristin…