How Worried Should We Be About Bird Flu?

But what, exactly, is going on with bird flu?

How widespread is it?

Heres what we know so far.

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What is bird flu?

(More on those safety concerns in a minute.)

We do, however, know that drinking raw milk can lead to infection in cats.

Milks not the only grocery staple bird flu has affected: Its also behindrecent increasesin the cost of eggs.

According to the CDC, the immediate risk to public health from bird fluremains low.

So, are we ready should bird flu ramp up?

Meanwhile, some public health experts, likeDr.

We must remain vigilant.