Avian Influenza Information
HDOA Avian Influenza Fact Sheet: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2024/12/HPAI-FAQ-12-9-24.pdf
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AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATES
Dec. 10, 2024 – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has detected H5 avian influenza in a wastewater sample from the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant on Hawaiʻi Island. View the DOH news release at: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/h5-avian-flu-detected-at-wastewater-sampling-site-in-hilo/
Nov. 17, 2024 – Investigation by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) and Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oʻahu has identified a potential exposure to members of the public who attended the Mililani Pet Fair held on Nov. 2, 2024. The likelihood of avian influenza spreading to humans is low. For more view the DOH news release at: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-notifies-public-of-potential-exposure-to-avian-influenza-at-mililani-pet-fair-held-nov-2
Nov. 15, 2024 – Avian influenza has been confirmed in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oahu. The property involved is within the area served by the Wahiawā Wastewater Treatment Plant, where a recent detection was reported through the National Wastewater Surveillance System and is under investigation by the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH).
See news release for more information: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/avian-influenza-confirmed/
To report multiple or unusual illnesses in poultry, livestock, or other wild birds or animals, contact HDOA Animal Industry Division at 808-483-7102, Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 808-837-8092 during non-business hours and holidays.
Nov. 12, 2024 – The Hawai‘i Department of Health is investigating possible sources of H5 avian influenza, which has been detected for the first time in Hawai‘i at a wastewater sampling site on O‘ahu. View the DOH news release at: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/h5-avian-flu-detected-at-wastewater-sampling-site-on-o%ca%bbahu-doh-closely-monitoring-situation/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on avian influenza in humans: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/inhumans.html
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Since December 2014, USDA has confirmed multiple outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in commercial and backyard poultry within the North American, Pacific, Central, and Mississippi flyways (or migratory bird paths). The disease has been found in wild birds, as well as in a few backyard and multiple commercial poultry flocks. Affected flocks have been quarantined and depopulated to control further spread.
The CDC considers the risk to people from these HPAI H5 infections to be low. Recently, human cases of these HPAI H5 viruses have been detected in the United States in U.S. dairy and poultry workers.
To report sick or dying poultry, please contact the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s Animal Industry Division at (808) 483-7100 or (808) 837-8092. The (808) 837-8092 number is manned 24 hours per day and seven days per week. Note: Not all birds will be accepted for testing, depending on the situation.
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The following are links to information about the virus as it pertains to commercial and backyard flocks:
- Frequently Asked Questions: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2024/12/HPAI-FAQ-12-9-24.pdf
- Biosecurity for Commercial and Backyard flocks
- Biosecurity Measures for Farm Workers During an Outbreak
- Public Health Issues
- Reporting Dead Birds
- Increased Vigilance Encouraged for Hawai‘i Poultry & Bird Owners –
March 31, 2015
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UPDATES ON AVIAN INFLUENZA FROM USDA
- USDA Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza webpage
- USDA HPAI Information
- What to do if you find a dead bird