The recent report of H5N1 influenza in a pig in the US is getting a lot of attention. That’s warranted since it’s noteworthy, but as is typical, a lot of the social media buzz is overblown. This is a concerning situation that we need to watch, and we need to up our overall game with H5N1. However, this recent finding is neither unexpected nor a doomsday situation.
The highlights of the recent event:
- H5N1 flu was found in a pigs