CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu testing
- The CDC recommended that hospitalized patients who test positive for influenza be tested for the bird flu virus within 24 hours.
- There have been 67 confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S. Since 2024, with most patients recovering.
- The CDC's advisory emphasizes starting antiviral treatment immediately without waiting for test results.
- The CDC continues to stress that the risk of bird flu is low for the general public, but certain groups face higher risks.
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