Bird Flu Found After Mililani Pet Fair

Imagine this: you go to the Mililani Pet Fair, have fun, and then a few days later, you hear about bird flu. Yep, that's what happened! The Hawaii Department of Health and Agriculture found H5N1 avian influenza in some birds from Central Oahu. These birds were at the fair on November 2, 2024, but they didn't show any signs of sickness until later.

Health officials are now saying that people who touched ducks or geese at the fair should keep an eye out for symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, or pink eye. They say it's unlikely that you'll get sick, but if you do, there are medicines to help. If you're not feeling well, stay home and call your doctor. The Department of Health also wants to know, so give them a call too. Vets are also checking on pets that might have been around the sick birds. If you think your pet isn't feeling well, talk to your vet. And if you see any weird illnesses in birds or animals, there are numbers to call. So, let's stay informed and take care of each other, okay?

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