Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans
When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns one infectious disease expert.
Your questions about bird flu answered by experts
H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk
Should we be worried about bird flu, the 'unpredictable shape-shifter'?
Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily change as influenza can rapidly change.
How Concerned Do We Need To Be About Bird Flu In The US?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 67 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the US since 2024. In 64 of those cases, infection has been linked to animal exposure, primarily through dairy cattle herds and poultry farms.
Bird flu has caused growing problems for the last year. Here's what we know so far.
Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. Havoc has followed on farms and in grocery stores and concerns mount for human health.
How Worried Should You Be About Bird Flu? Here’s What to Know.
Are people at risk for bird flu? How can I protect myself? Bird flu’s risk for the general public is still low, with no signs of p
C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.
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ICMR calls for collaborations to begin development of vaccine against avian influenza
ICMR seeks collaboration for H5N1 vaccine development to combat bird flu threat in India, emphasizing preparedness and public ...
Second strain of bird flu found in Nevada dairy cows
Dairy cows in Nevada have been infected with a new strain of bird flu virus different from the one circulating in other herds ...
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ICMR Initiates Vaccine Development To Fight Deadly Avian Influenza
The urgency of vaccine development comes in response to a rising number of outbreaks worldwide. Countries, including the United States, have reported human fatalities linked to the H5N1 virus.
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Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
There’s no publicly available vaccine against H5N1 influenza, but the CDC has developed a number of candidates. Also, stockpiles of older H5N1 vaccines are in the process of being updated to ...
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ICMR Commences Process Of Vaccine Development To Combat Avian Influenza
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has begun the process of development of a vaccine against the deadly and highly ...
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USDA milk testing shows different strain of H5N1 bird flu in Nevada dairy herds
There are currently no licensed H5N1 vaccines for cows, but some are in development. Since Worobey and his colleagues reported that the early herd infections were linked, the USDA has maintained ...
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Opinion: There’s a vaccine for poultry. The reason the U.S. isn’t using it is insane.
Other countries are using a bird flu vaccine successfully in poultry and that if we vaccinate the poulets (the young birds) today.