Cats have caught H5N1 from people. People have not become sick from exposure to infected cats. #BirdFlu has generally meant a mild illness in humans. The virus often kills cats.

H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in New Jersey Cat

https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2025/approved/20250228a.shtml

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