A bird flu pandemic would be one of the most foreseeable catastrophes in history

Nearly five years post-COVID, the next pandemic's only barrier is luck. H5N1 avian flu infects a third of California's dairy herds, posing significant risk. Seasonal flu increases chances of human transmission. The Biden administration's inaction and weakened USDA response worsen preparedness. Urgent steps like mandatory testing and isolation of infected cattle are essential.