Bird Flu Update: How Regular Influenza May Help Protect You
Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak.
Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets
Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.
Are you at risk of catching bird flu? Here's what you should know
Those most at risk of contracting bird flu are people in close contact with infected animals, such as dairy or poultry workers.
Experts Warn of Growing Risks as Bird Flu Cases Rise
A Canadian teen's severe bird flu infection has highlighted growing concerns about the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, which has seen a steady rise in human cases across the U.S. According to a news release,
US to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring and preparedness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Friday it would award $306 million in funds to help bird flu monitoring, as the virus spreads in dairy herds and farm workers across the country.
Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
Public health officials have warned that new mutations of bird flu with human flu could have dangerous consequences.
US Announces $306 Mn In New Bird Flu Funding
President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced on Friday that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation's bird flu response before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Here’s what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California
Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency as the virus continues to infect dairy herds across the country — including more than 600 in California.
Boston researcher and physician says we’re at ‘DEFCON 3’ for bird flu. Here’s what that means.
Public health experts are urging vigilance amid recent reports of severe bird flu cases in two North American patients.
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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus within the U.S., said the CDC in a statement. Genetic sequences of highly pathogenic avian ...
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How Worried Should We Be About the Latest Bird-Flu Mutation?
A virologist explains that why this probably isn’t the big one — but that it’s a sign of bad things happening with the virus.
Bird Flu Update: CDC Says It's Searching for These Pandemic Red Flags
The CDC has revealed the red flags it is monitoring for that suggest that bird flu was about to become the world's next pandemic.
Eyeing potential bird flu outbreak, Biden administration ups preparedness
The administration said it was committing $306 million toward improving hospital preparedness, early-stage research on ...
Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic 'red flags': report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping close eye on pandemic indicators amid bird flu cases arising in the ...
Bird Flu Wastewater Map Reveals Where in the US Virus Is Active
The virus is spreading among animals, while viral mutations raise concerns about potential adaptation to human hosts.
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CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
In a positive finding, the CDC emphasized that there is no evidence the virus has spread from the Louisiana patient to others ...
Genetic mutations in H5N1 bird flu raise transmission concerns
A genetic analysis of the H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient reveals potential mutations for human transmissibility, says ...
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in Humans
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United ...