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HealthDay News — Health officials in California are now offering gift cards to encourage people near farms to get tested for bird flu. The project is a partnership between the state and the U.S ...

HealthDay News — Health officials in California are now offering gift cards to encourage people near farms to get tested for bird flu. The project is a partnership between the state and the U.S.

FRIDAY, April 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in California are now offering gift cards to encourage folks near farms to get tested for bird flu. The project is a partnership ...

Funding for the gift cards comes from California's bird flu state emergency declaration funds. "CDC does testing only and offers no incentives of any kind," the spokesperson added.

Key Takeaways California is offering $25 gift cards for bird flu testing or flu shots The program targets areas near farms where bird flu has been found Health officials say that testing guidance ...