Avian flu 2022

Wildlife Health
Written By Abigail Gibson

As of January 2022, cases of avian flu have been reported in wild birds. The strain detected is Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) strain: H5N1 2.3.4.4b Eurasian.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) states that the following can help prevent the spread of HPAI:

  • Report bird mortalities so die-offs can be investigated and tested.

  • Prevent contact of domestic or captive birds with wild birds (especially waterfowl).

  • Do not handle sick or dead wildlife.

  • Most wildlife rehabilitation facilities in affected areas are not taking sick waterfowl, waterbirds, raptors, or scavengers (vultures, gulls, crows).

You can learn more and stay up-to-date by reading the latest press release and by vising the Avian Influenza page on FWC’s website.

Abigail Gibson
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