You may have noticed an uptick in the news about the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu. It may be one reason some products, like eggs, are harder to find or more expensive than normal.
In January, the disease was detected in a commercial poultry facility for the first time in Georgia since 2022. On Wednesday, a second facility in the same area tested positive.
Unless you work in agriculture, your chances of exposure to bird flu are low, but here are a few ways to stay safe.
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