Are North American waterfowl hunters at risk of contracting the high pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian flu while waterfowl hunting?
There is no evidence that the high pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian flu is present in North America, so there presently is no risk to hunters on this continent. Therefore, there is no risk of contracting the virus from birds in North America. In fact, the risk of contracting the virus from birds in areas where the virus is currently found is low and has been, so far, highest in individuals who had close contact with infected domestic poultry or fowl.
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