First Bird Flu Death in the U.S.Reported: A Warning for Public Health.

A person in Louisiana sadly passed away from bird flu. This is the first time someone in the United States has died from this illness. The person was older and had other health problems, and they had been around sick birds.

There have been other people in the US who got sick from bird flu, but their illnesses were not as serious. Most of these people worked on farms and were around sick chickens or cows.

Experts say it was only a matter of time before someone died from bird flu because it has killed people in other parts of the world. Since 2003, over 460 people have died from bird flu globally.

Scientists are still studying this virus to understand why it makes some people sicker than others. They are also trying to learn more about how it spreads.

Health officials are reminding people to be careful around birds, especially if they are sick or dead. They suggest wearing masks, gloves, and eye protection when handling birds.