The spread of H5N1 bird flu among animals and the growing possibility of a pandemic
The developing avian influenza panzootic and the growing possibility of a pandemic bring to the fore the existential questions for humanity of climate change and the destruction of public health, both of which must be stopped in order to control the growing threats.
H5N1 Bird Flu Concerns Grow. Are COVID-19 Mistakes Being Repeated?
The recent appearance of the H5N1 bird flu in pigs does raise viral reassortment concerns. Here's what we know about this highly pathogenic avian influenza virus so far.
WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals
A World Health Organization official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for evidence of infection with H5N1 bird flu in order to curb its spread. The official also urged stronger efforts to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus to new species of animals and to humans.
California reports first H5N1 bird flu infection in a child
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) in a child in California last week.
UK buys 5 million bird flu vaccine shots to prepare for H5N1 pandemic
Britain has secured five million doses of H5 bird flu vaccine to prepare for a possible global pandemic, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced today.
UK Moves to Protect Against Bird Flu with Human H5 Vaccine Stockpile
The UK is preparing over five million doses of an H5 influenza vaccine to counter any future bird flu pandemic. While the H5N1 strain currently shows no evidence of human-to-human
Bird flu in North America is worrying epidemiologists: Three people have been infected by the H5N1 virus with no source of contamination detected
A teenager in Canada and a child in California have fallen ill without knowing how, after a first person in Missouri.
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California reports H5N1 in more retail raw milk as virus infects 2 more dairy workers
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on November 27 warned residents about a second batch of raw milk on retail ...
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No immediate H5N1 threat. Test kits expected this week
Guam's territorial veterinarian says the risk of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, transmission to ...
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Wild duck with H5N1 was tested at refuge in Kahuku
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that the wild duck that tested positive for avian influenza last month was located at James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge in Kahuku.
H5N1 found in raw milk – the same drink promoted by America’s next health chief
Live traces of H5N1 bird flu have been found in batches of raw milk sold at retail stores across California, state ...
There's only one continent without the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain. The approach might make Australia a 'world leader'
Australia's surveillance of bird flu has been described as a possible "model" to follow globally, with the spread of the H5N1 ...
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DOH: No humans tested positive for H5N1 from infected flock
The Hawaii Department of Health says so far, no one has tested positive for avian influenza after the first detection of H5N1 ...
WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 among animals
A World Health Organization official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for H5N1 bird flu in order to ...
Youth H5N1 diagnosis: Anti-whistleblower "ag-gag" laws help global pandemics grow and spread
A teen in British Columbia recently became critically ill after becoming infected with H5N1. H5N1 is a highly pathogenic ...