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Don’t be a birdbrain — take precautions
In the United States, the risk of people contracting highly pathogenic avian influenza, or (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus, currently is low, but not zero. Infected birds can spread the virus through their mucus, saliva or feces. Unprotected exposure to an infected animal or an environment where infected birds or other infected animals are or have been present increases the risk of infection. Protect yourself by always wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever you’re in direct or close contact with sick or dead animals.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Answers to February Tech Test
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