The spread of bird flu among dairy cattle in the U.S. has led to calls for farmworkers at risk of infection to be vaccinated, following Finland’s example. While some experts support this, others, like the CDC, recommend against vaccination due to limited evidence of human transmission. Despite the lack of severe cases observed so far, virologists like Florian Krammer urge for proactive measures, including vaccination, to prevent a potential pandemic. The slow pace of educational outreach on the virus among farmworkers highlights the need for urgent decisions on vaccination. Researchers emphasize the importance of taking action before the flu season begins in October.
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Finland Is Offering Farmworkers Bird Flu Shots. Some Experts Say the US Should, Too.
