I wanted to share some important context about the recent “bird flu” news you may have seen in the media.

Currently, we're seeing two distinct situations: our typical seasonal flu and the avian/bird influenza that's making headlines. The seasonal flu, which primarily affects humans during winter months, is not related to the bird flu strain currently in the news.

Here are the key facts about bird flu:

• There have been 61 human cases in the US from this outbreak
• Most cases occurred through direct contact with infected birds
• The CDC and WHO currently assess the human risk as low
• The virus primarily affects wild and domestic birds

While some media coverage has caused alarm, it's important to understand that human transmission remains extremely rare. The focus should be on taking normal preventive health measures, such as boosting your immune system, and staying informed through reliable sources.

I recently came across this article and thought you'd find it interesting.