It’s safe to drink pasteurized milk but people run a high risk if they drink raw milk” — Linda Pinfold, agricultural commissioner for Stanislaus County.

The Stanislaus County resident who was confirmed having H5N1 avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, had contact with infected dairy cattle. The affected individual had mild symptoms and was treated with antiviral medications, according to health officials.

Stanislaus County reports a rare human case of bird flu; the patient had mild symptoms and was treated with antivirals.