FDA Chief Says Agency Preparing For Potential of Bird Flu Transmission to Humans

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Robert Califf, MD, Commissioner, United States Food and Drug Administration; speaks during the COVID Federal Response Hearing on Capitol Hill on June 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. The hearing was held to examine and update the ongoing Federal response to COVID-19, focusing on current status and future planning. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined his agency’s preparations for a “large level” jump of the avian flu to humans.

Dr. Robert Califf, who serves as the FDA Commissioner, spoke to members of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies on May 8.