California public health officials are distributing personal protective equipment to farmworkers to prevent the spread of bird flu, with at least 21 human cases confirmed in the state. Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic are being applied, such as coordinating emergency response with local health officials and tracking infectious diseases. The state has increased its stockpile of protective equipment, including 101 million face masks. Despite budget concerns, efforts to maintain preparedness for potential pandemics continue. A ballot measure to increase funding for pandemic prevention failed due to a key supporter’s legal issues. The state is exploring the use of precision medicine for pandemic prevention.
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As California Taps Pandemic Stockpile for Bird Flu, Officials Keep Close Eye on Spending
