Resources with keywords: occupational health
Sporadic H5N1 human infections continue; all linked to direct animal contact. Agricultural research workers, poultry handlers, and veterinary staff conducting field work face the highest occupational risk. Clade 2.3.4.4b dominant globally. Research staff working with live avian influenza virus must comply with FSAP registration requirements (H5N1 is a Select Agent). No sustained human-to-human transmission detected as of 18 May 2026.
Cumulative 172 influenza-associated pediatric deaths this season; ~85% in unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated individuals. HCWs remain at occupational risk from undiagnosed febrile patients. Hospitals should verify HCW influenza vaccination rates. Influenza A(H3N2) subclade K dominates nationally; influenza B increasing in recent weeks. End-of-season transition period warrants continued HCW respiratory precautions.
Monitoring wild bird populations for the earliest possible detection of HPAI by conducting morbidity and mortality investigations and submitting specimens for laboratory testing. Ensuring biosecurity and biosafety on the Service-managed lands and waters to limit spread of the virus. At the request of our partners, assisting with the collection of biological samples for testing live and hunter-harvested birds for HPAI.
Monitoring wild bird populations for the earliest possible detection of HPAI by conducting morbidity and mortality investigations and submitting specimens for laboratory testing. Ensuring biosecurity and biosafety on the Service-managed lands and waters to limit spread of the virus. At the request of our partners, assisting with the collection of biological samples for testing live and hunter-harvested birds for HPAI.
OSHA QuickCards by Occupation and additional references for Avian Influenza.
Guidance for identifying human infections with animal influenza viruses and inform risk assessments and public health measures.
Free H, Luckhaupt SE, et al.
Workers in protective service occupations (48.8%) and public administration industries (35.6%) reported exposure at work most often
Maltezou HC, Dedoukou X, Tseroni M, Tsonou P, Raftopoulos V, Papadima K, Mouratidou E, Poufta S, Panagiotakopoulos G, Hatzigeorgiou D, Sipsas N
We prospectively studied 3398 occupationally exposed HCP in Greece.
