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No, there are likely no immune benefits from raw milk

And other raw milk rumors addressed

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Edward Nirenberg
May 16, 2024
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The news about H5N1 in dairy cows has prompted increased sales of raw (i.e., unpasteurized) milk. This could be due to increased awareness of raw milk in general. However, another driver is that consumers think they can get immunity against H5N1. 

This is highly unlikely, and the risk-benefit tradeoffs of raw milk need to be seriously considered.

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