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Washington Reports First US Bird Flu Death of 2026: Risk and Safety Rules

After a Yakima County resident died from H5N1 complications linked to infected dairy cattle, here is what health officials say about public risk, raw milk, and essential safety precautions.

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Health authorities in Washington state have confirmed the first U.S. human bird flu fatality of 2026 following an agricultural outbreak in Yakima County. Here is a complete breakdown of the incident, public risk assessment, and essential safety precautions.

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