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What You Need to Know about Bird Flu or Avian Influenza
Bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), is caused by the H5N1 virus, which has infected wild birds for decades. In March 2024, the first H5N1 influenza outbreak in dairy cows was detected in the U.S. Since then, H5N1 infection in dairy cows has become widespread and over 900 dairy herds in 16 states are affected. Outbreaks in commercial poultry have been detected in 50 states. H5N1 infection of backyard flocks has also been reported.
As of January 14, 2025, H5N1 infection was detected in snow geese in Delaware, a commercial poultry farm in Caroline County, Maryland, and a commercial poultry farm in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland.

People and pets can become infected when they are directly exposed to infected animals. Human infections with the H5N1 virus can happen when virus gets into a person's eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled. Currently, there are 67 confirmed reported human cases of H5N1 avian influenza in the U.S. Most of the affected individuals had mild disease. However, one person had severe disease that required intensive care hospitalization, and unfortunately, this individual passed away. > Read the Entire Article

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Maryland Young Adult Survey on Alcohol
Win up to $95 by completing an anonymous, 10-minute survey about perceptions and use of alcohol. If you are between 18-25 years old and live in Maryland, take the survey by going to:
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New Covid Vaccine

Covid Vaccine Fall 2024 Guidance
Covid continues to cause serious infections across the U.S. A recent study showed that people hospitalized this past winter with covid were 60% more likely to die than those hospitalized with influenza. In total 43,700 Americans died and 419,000... > Learn More

Wednesday Water Webinars

Wednesday Water Webinars
University of Maryland Extension hosts monthly webinars on various water quality related topics that affect us all. These webinars take place via Zoom. There will be time at the end allowing for Q & A.
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Maryland Health Connection

Open Enrollment Starts November 1st
This designated period of time will enable individuals to enroll in a health insurance plan or make changes to their current coverage. Maryland open enrollment is November 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025.
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