Iowa reports its first case of bird flu in a poultry farm worker
Iowa health officials reported the state's first human case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza earlier this week.
Iowa has its first case of bird flu infecting a human being
“Iowa has monitored the spread of avian influenza closely since it was first detected in poultry in the state in 2022, and our state is prepared with the established knowledge, strong partnerships, and effective tools to mitigate its impact on our community,” says HHS State Medical Director Dr. Robert Kruse.
Bird flu detected in a human for first time in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday the state’s first human case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza. According to a press release from the department, the individual is a commercial poultry worker who was exposed by a flock in northwest Iowa.
1st human case of bird flu in Iowa detected, Iowa HHS says
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) said in a release that it is the first case of a human getting avian influenza A (H5) in the state. The State Hygienic Laboratory tested the individual and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the case.
Iowa Department of Agriculture contains Worth County bird flu case
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Worth County on Dec. 16 through Jan. 15 to contain an outbreak of Avian Influenza (H5N1) on a commercial turkey farm.
Pet food recalled due to Bird Flu
According to the county Department of Public Health, the recalled products are packaged 2-pound plastic bags with "Best if used by" dates of May 21, 2026, B10 and June 23, 2026, B1. Pet owners were urged to immediately dispose of those products.
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