Are we gonna talk about the first confirmed severe case in the US? Copy these pages, as they will probably be deleted later in January.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States | CDC Newsroom
Thankfully and surprisingly, it wasn't in Texas, it was in *checks notes* Louisiana.
The best way to prevent H5 bird flu is to avoid exposure whenever possible. Infected birds shed avian influenza A viruses in their saliva, mucous, and feces. Other infected animals may shed avian influenza A viruses in respiratory secretions and other bodily fluids (e.g., in unpasteurized cow milk or 'raw milk').
As a general precaution, whenever possible, people should avoid contact with sick or dead animals, in particular wild birds, and poultry.
For individuals with direct/close contact with wild birds or sick or dead poultry or other animals, wear recommended personal protective equipment (PPE). Wild birds can be infected with avian influenza A viruses even if they don't look sick.
Do not touch surfaces or materials (e.g., animal litter or bedding material) contaminated with saliva, mucous, or animal feces from wild or domestic birds or other animals with confirmed or suspected avian influenza A virus infection.
For more information on H5 bird flu in the U.S. and CDC's response, including regularly updated case counts, visit the H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation page.