About The Study: Public health authorities in nearly all states and territories surveyed reported the ability to monitor and test persons exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus. However, jurisdictions varied in their capacity to monitor exposed persons, in recommendations for use of antivirals, and in potential use of H5N1 vaccines, if available, among first responders.
About The Study: Public health authorities in nearly all states and territories surveyed reported the ability to monitor and test persons exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus. However, jurisdictions varied in their capacity to monitor exposed persons, in recommendations for use of antivirals, and in potential use of H5N1 vaccines, if available, among first responders.
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Phoebe Ingram. (May 21, 2024). US public health preparedness and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/us-public-health-preparedness-and-response-to-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-ah5n1-viruses/
Phoebe Ingram. "US public health preparedness and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses." Scienmag, 21 May 2024, https://scienmag.com/us-public-health-preparedness-and-response-to-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-ah5n1-viruses/. Accessed 4 September 2026.
Phoebe Ingram. "US public health preparedness and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses." Scienmag. May 21, 2024. https://scienmag.com/us-public-health-preparedness-and-response-to-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-ah5n1-viruses/
