Fourth Human in US Tests Positive for Bird Flu: CDC Recommends Precautions for Dairy Workers

Northeastern Colorado, Colorado United States of America
A dairy worker in Colorado tested positive for bird flu (H5N1)
As of July 1, there have been 97,263,548 poultry kills due to avian flu outbreak that began early in 2022
CDC is discussing deployment of bird flu vaccine for farm workers
CDC recommends protective equipment for those in contact with dairy cattle
The man had direct contact with infected cattle and reported mild symptoms
Three other humans have also recovered from bird flu this year in Michigan, Texas, and Colorado
Fourth Human in US Tests Positive for Bird Flu: CDC Recommends Precautions for Dairy Workers

A dairy worker in Colorado has become the fourth human in the United States to test positive for bird flu (H5N1) this year. The man, who had direct contact with infected cattle, reported only mild symptoms including pink eye.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments in Colorado and other affected states have been monitoring the outbreak among dairy cattle closely. As of July 1, there have been 97,263,548 poultry kills due to the avian flu outbreak that began early in 2022.

The CDC recommends that anyone in contact with dairy cattle wear protective equipment including an N95 respirator, eye protection, and gloves. Hands should be washed afterwards with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. People who have regular exposure to infected animals are at increased risk and should take precautions when handling them.

The CDC is in discussions about whether to deploy 4.8 million doses of bird flu vaccine for farm workers, but personal protective equipment and antivirals are currently the primary methods of prevention.

Three other humans in Michigan, Texas, and Colorado have also recovered from bird flu this year. The virus has been detected in a variety of animals including sea lions, bears, and even mountain lions. However, there is no indication that it has mutated in ways that facilitate easy spread to or among humans.

The USDA is offering financial assistance for dairy farmers with H5N1-positive cows through its financial assistance program.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Are there any other confirmed cases of bird flu among dairy workers?
  • Is the virus mutating to facilitate easy spread among humans?

Sources

96%

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US reports fourth case of bird flu in humans

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Melody Schreiber Thursday, 04 July 2024 18:30
  • Unique Points
    • A human bird flu case was found in a dairy worker in Colorado.
    • The only previous human case in the US was detected in Colorado in 2022.
    • CDC recommends protective equipment for anyone in contact with dairy cattle.
    • Personal protective equipment including an N95 respirator, eye protection, and gloves should be worn when handling sick or dead animals. Hands should be washed afterwards with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
    • CDPHE states that people who have regular exposure to infected animals are at increased risk and should take precautions when handling them.
    • The CDC is in discussions about whether to deploy 4.8 million doses of bird flu vaccine for farm workers.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 53 people have been tested for H5N1 this year, with the majority of tests performed in Michigan.
    • Colorado has the highest number of affected herds according to the USDA.
    • A cat in Colorado has also tested positive for bird flu after no known contact with poultry or dairy operations.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the situation by focusing on the potential dangers of bird flu without providing a balanced view on the current situation and efforts being made to control it.
    • . . . officials work to expand the availability of potential vaccines and commercial tests and open up financial assistance for affected farmers.
    • The risk to humans from bird flu remained low, officials said, and H5N1 vaccines are not recommended for anyone at this point.
    • Expanding test availability could mean those at risk for contracting H5N1 could go to a commercial lab to get tested, which could make testing more accessible and faster.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Human bird flu case found in Colorado, fourth in U.S.

Deseret News Lois M. Wednesday, 03 July 2024 23:45
  • Unique Points
    • A human bird flu case was found in a dairy worker in Colorado.
    • The CDC announced detection of the new case on Wednesday.
    • The dairy worker was treated for symptoms and has since recovered from the infection.
  • Accuracy
    • This is the fourth human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza related to an outbreak among U.S. dairy cows.
    • At least 53 people have been tested for H5N1 this year, with the majority of tests performed in Michigan.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Mile Highlights: Dairy worker has bird flu

Axios News Site: https://www.axios.com/2024/01-30/prior-authorization-gap-insurer-drug-decisions Axios Denver Friday, 05 July 2024 12:28
  • Unique Points
    • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be listed on Colorado’s presidential ballot as the Libertarian Party candidate.
    • Wildlife officials are searching for a South American rodent called a Patagonian mara spotted in a Lakewood park.
  • Accuracy
    • A dairy worker in Colorado has been diagnosed with bird flu, making it the worst outbreak in the country for dairy cows.
    • The US reported a fourth human case of bird flu in a Colorado dairy worker on Wednesday.
    • At least 53 people have been tested for H5N1 this year, with the majority of tests performed in Michigan.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Avian flu confirmed in a Colorado farmworker, marking fourth human case in U.S. since March

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Jesse Sarles, Friday, 05 July 2024 20:08
  • Unique Points
    • A Colorado farmworker has been confirmed to have avian flu, making it the fourth human case in the US since March.
    • He only reported one symptom - pink eye, but a respiratory sample also tested positive for the virus.
    • The man worked at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado and had direct contact with infected cattle.
    • CDPHE states that people who have regular exposure to infected animals are at increased risk and should take precautions when handling them.
    • Personal protective equipment including an N95 respirator, eye protection, and gloves should be worn when handling sick or dead animals. Hands should be washed afterwards with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
    • No final decisions have been made on the use of the vaccines, and officials are also discussing other measures such as more widespread use of antivirals and financial help with sick leave.
  • Accuracy
    • The CDC is in discussions about whether to deploy 4.8 million doses of bird flu vaccine for farm workers.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article reports that a respiratory sample from the worker tested positive for the virus despite the patient not reporting any respiratory symptoms other than pink eye. This is an example of selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of potential human-to-human transmission, while omitting information about the lack of respiratory symptoms in most confirmed cases. The article also implies that the worker may not have been wearing personal protective equipment, which could be a potential deception by omission if it is not explicitly stated that this information was confirmed.
    • Despite the patient not reporting symptoms other than pink eye, a respiratory sample from the worker also tested positive for the virus.
    • It is unclear whether the man was wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority when it states that 'Avian flu viruses are currently spreading among animals, but they are not adapted to spread from person to person.' This statement is made by Dr. Rachel Herlihy and implies that her expertise makes the statement true. Additionally, there is a potential for an incorrect cause fallacy in the sentence 'It is unclear whether the man was wearing personal protective equipment.' The sentence suggests that his lack of protection may have contributed to his infection, but it's not clear if this is actually the case.
    • ]Avian flu viruses are currently spreading among animals, but they are not adapted to spread from person to person.[
    • It is unclear whether the man was wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Colorado dairy worker is the fourth human this year to contract and recover from H5N1

Food Safety News Dan Flynn Thursday, 04 July 2024 19:39
  • Unique Points
    • A man in northeast Colorado tested positive for bird flu (H5N1) after having direct contact with infected cattle.
    • Three other humans in Michigan, Texas, and Colorado have recovered from bird flu this year.
    • As of July 1, there have been 97,263,548 poultry kills due to avian flu outbreak that began early in 2022.
    • Nine thousand five hundred twenty-three wild birds have been detected with the avian flu virus across all fifty states.
  • Accuracy
    • As of July 1, there are dairy herds with infections in twelve states and a total of 136 herds.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication