The San Diego Humane Society has taken precautions against bird flu as the avian-borne disease spreads throughout the United States and Southern California, it was announced Monday.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, also known as the bird flu, is spreading in domestic poultry and wild birds and has now been confirmed in Los Angeles and Orange counties. The disease poses little risk to humans, but is highly contagious among susceptible bird species.
Project Wildlife program is the primary resource for wildlife rehabilitation in San Diego County. According to SDHS, the only way for the program to remain open without spreading the virus to other animals is to limit susceptible species from entering its buildings. HPAI H5N1 is primarily a disease of poultry and may cause significant mortality in backyard and commercial flocks. In wild birds, infection may cause mild to severe disease, and depends in part on the species infected.
— If engaging in outdoor activity in areas with waterfowl and other waterbirds, wash clothing and disinfect footwear and equipment before traveling to other areas or interacting with domestic or pet birds;
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