Bird Flu Confirmed in St. Louis County Ducks

BALLWIN, MO – October 13, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid contact with wild birds after two ducks tested positive for avian influenza at an apartment complex in Ballwin, raising concerns about possible exposure among residents, pets, and other wildlife. The confirmed infections were reported Friday, October 9, at the Retreat at Seven Trails apartment complex in west St. Louis County. According to county health officials, the infected ducks belonged to a semi-domesticated flock that includes wild ducks and potentially geese.

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