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.

Public health officials on Monday reported the first case of bird flu in a person in Stanislaus County this year. The individual, who officials said had contact with infected dairy cattle, experienced mild symptoms and was treated with antivirals.