10/16/2026
We know recent reports of avian influenza in Yakima County may raise questions. Avian influenza is not known to spread easily from person to person. People with direct exposure to infected animals are at greater risk and should follow public health guidance.
For more information on how to protect you and your family, visit:
https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/bird-flu
https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/bird-flu/commercial-agriculture
Bird flu can spread to agricultural animals, such as poultry and dairy cattle. People who work with these animals can become infected by coming into contact with infected animals' saliva, mucus, f***s, or milk, or by working in contaminated environments. Employers and workers should take appropriate...