The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to infection and germs.

As bird flu continues to spread across the U.S. and Eastern Shore of Maryland, here's a look at how you can keep yourself and/or your flocks safe.

One person infected with the bird flu died in Louisiana on Jan. 6. The patient was over 65 and became ill after contact with a combination of a backyard flock and wild birds, the Louisiana Department of Public Health said.