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As human cases of bird flu grow, feds say flu vaccine could help prevent a new pandemic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

As human cases of bird flu grow, feds say flu vaccine could help prevent a new pandemic

LA Times  

A turkey farm near Manson, Iowa. Federal officials say the number of poultry workers infected with H5N1 bird flu has climbed. Although health officials say the risk of H5N1 bird flu infection is still low for the general population, they announced on Monday a $5-million plan to offer seasonal flu vaccine to livestock workers. Officials said they are launching this …

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US: Four human bird flu infections found in Colorado, health dept warns H5N1 could cause pandemic
5 months, 1 week ago

US: Four human bird flu infections found in Colorado, health dept warns H5N1 could cause pandemic

India TV News  

Colorado reported four confirmed infections of H5N1 bird flu virus in poultry workers, and is checking on the status of a fifth suspected case, health authorities said on Sunday. Human infections with H5N1 avian flu could cause severe disease and even a pandemic if the virus were to change and acquire the ability to spread easily between people, the US …

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Bird flu: Why the latest H5N1 case in Michigan is a real cause for concern.
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bird flu: Why the latest H5N1 case in Michigan is a real cause for concern.

Slate  

This article was republished from Sequencer with updates to reflect additional information. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed last week that a third person in the U.S. has tested positive for a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The two Great Lakes State residents worked on different farms; we also know that for the first time, this third case …

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Third U.S. dairy worker comes down with avian flu; officials monitoring farm
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Third U.S. dairy worker comes down with avian flu; officials monitoring farm

LA Times  

Officials announced Thursday that a third U.S. dairy worker has been infected by avian flu, or H5N1. Federal officials said that unlike the first two U.S. cases — whose symptoms were limited to conjunctivitis, or pink eye — this person presented with more typical flu-like respiratory symptoms. They’ve also issued roughly 17,000 PCR tests for cattle — although, that does …

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Second human bird flu case linked to dairy detected in Michigan. Public threat remains low, CDC says
7 months ago

Second human bird flu case linked to dairy detected in Michigan. Public threat remains low, CDC says

Salon  

A second dairy worker has tested positive for H5N1, the influenza A virus known as bird flu. For the most part the disease is limited to animals like chickens and cows, as well as wild animals such as seals, although the infected Michigan farmworker is the third confirmed human patient in America since 2022 and the second that is related …

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Despite H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts are uncowed
7 months, 1 week ago

Despite H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts are uncowed

LA Times  

Government scientists are warning consumers to stay away from raw milk, citing research showing “high viral load” of avian influenza in samples collected from infected cows — as well as a disturbing cluster of dead barn cats who’d consumed contaminated raw milk. But raw milk enthusiasts are doubling down on the claimed benefits and safety of their favorite elixir, and …

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H5N1 strain of bird flu is found in MILK for first time in 'very high concentrations,' World Health Organization warns
8 months ago

H5N1 strain of bird flu is found in MILK for first time in 'very high concentrations,' World Health Organization warns

Daily Mail  

Officials have ensured that the pasteurized milk supply is still safe The H5NI virus has been detected in 'very high concentrations' in raw milk Bird flu has been detected in 'very high concentrations' in milk, health officials announced. The World Health Organization said Friday that bird flu, also known as H5N1, has been found in raw milk, which is milk …

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Bird flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha: Causes, symptoms and prevention tips of H5N1 flu
8 months ago

Bird flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha: Causes, symptoms and prevention tips of H5N1 flu

India TV News  

There has been a recent outbreak of bird flu or avian influenza by the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Kerala’s Alappuzha district. According to Dr Monalisa Sahu, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, the H5N1 strain has infected avian birds, sea birds, and mammals across the globe. Signs and symptoms: The signs and symptoms of this Influenza virus are …

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WHO sounds alarm over human cases of bird flu, says ‘looking for new hosts’
8 months ago

WHO sounds alarm over human cases of bird flu, says ‘looking for new hosts’

Hindustan Times  

The World Health Organization on Thursday expressed grave concern over the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu infections in other species, including humans. With cows and goats joining the list of mammals infected with the current bird flu outbreak that began in 2020, the UN health agency official referred to it as "a global zoonotic animal pandemic." Read: ‘100 times …

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Bird flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha: Should you be concerned? Symptoms, prevention tips of H5N1 flu
8 months ago

Bird flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha: Should you be concerned? Symptoms, prevention tips of H5N1 flu

Hindustan Times  

Bird flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha has left health authorities in the district worried. "Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds. "Humans can catch bird flu through close contact with infected birds, including touching them, their droppings, or bedding, or killing or preparing them for cooking. However, the effectiveness of these medications …

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More than a dozen states quarantine COWS to halt spread of bird flu - as experts grow increasingly worried about outbreak in people
8 months, 1 week ago

More than a dozen states quarantine COWS to halt spread of bird flu - as experts grow increasingly worried about outbreak in people

Daily Mail  

Farms in several states are quarantining cows amid fears of rapidly spreading bird flu. Health officials in 18 states have placed restrictions on imports of cattle from states where the bird flu, also known as H5N1, has been confirmed in dairy cows. Although officials say the risk to humans who eat beef is 'very low,' some experts are concerned about …

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Bird flu may now be spreading between humans, WHO fears
1 year, 10 months ago

Bird flu may now be spreading between humans, WHO fears

The Telegraph  

The World Health Organisation is “really concerned” the current bird flu outbreak may now be spreading between people for the first time in more than 25 years. The WHO has ordered a new bird flu vaccine to be made in response to the rapid spread of the strain of H5N1 avian influenza causing the current outbreak. An 11-year-old girl died …

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Bird Flu Causes, Symptoms and Prevention: All You Should Know About Avian Influenza
3 years, 11 months ago

Bird Flu Causes, Symptoms and Prevention: All You Should Know About Avian Influenza

News 18  

Bird flu or avian influenza is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can also infect humans. Causes of Bird Flu Bird flu can spread through domestic poultry and can be transmitted to humans if they come in contact with infected bird feces, secretions from nose, mouth or eyes. Bird Flu Symptoms Some of the common symptoms of Bird …

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