“As reports of animal infections with avian influenza A virus have declined and no human cases have been reported since February 2025, CDC’s H5N1 emergency bird flu response was deactivated to transition back to regular program activity on July 2, 2025.”
Source: CNN, July 7, 2025. Link. Surveillance, readiness and response for influenza, including H5N1 bird flu, will continue under the CDC’s influenza division and other appropriate agency programs.
Related: Controlling bird flu is urgent for dairy, wildlife, poultry, pets, and people, JAVMA, June 25, 2025. Link. This paper includes a section outlining the unique role of veterinarians and the graphic below.
INSIGHTS: Bird flu outbreaks can fluctuate and have proven unpredictable. However, scientists have predicted higher risk periods during spring migration with potential surges in the fall and winter. Peak fall migration is generally recognized as mid-August to mid-October for most of North America <Link>.