H5N1 Flu

A red tailed hawk, great horned owl and hooded merganser ducks are among the birds felled by the virus, officials confirmed.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture keeps track of the spread of bird flu in the state, and the latest numbers are astounding.

Governor Hochul announced that the Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has issued a new Notice and Order for live bird markets that have not had a detection of HPAI in New York City and Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties.

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State veterinary and health officials have confirmed a case of H5N1 bird flu in a domestic stray cat in San Mateo County, California. The infection, which is not related to the recent bird flu outbreak in a backyard flock, was found in a stray cat from Half Moon Bay. After showing symptoms, the cat

A new H5N1 strain was found in Nevada dairy cows, challenging earlier transmission theories. This raises concerns about animal vulnerability, human health risks, and food safety. Experts emphasize the need for improved surveillance, biosecurity, and cross-sector collaboration to contain the virus spread.

Scientific Reports - Evaluation of humoral immune response and milk antibody transfer in calves and lactating cows vaccinated with inactivated H5 avian influenza vaccine

Clinical data shows Ampligen boosts FluMist efficacy 4-fold against avian flu strains, with 50-100% survival rates in preclinical studies. Human trials confirm safety.

A new H5N1 strain has been spotted in cows and New York is temporarily closing live poultry markets, among other warning signs.

How is the bird flu outbreak affecting the safety of the food supply?

The decision reflects the escalating threat of avian influenza for human health.

Since then, egg farms have had to invest millions of dollars into biosecurity. For instance, employees shower in and shower out, before they start working and after their shifts end, to prevent spreading any virus

The missing data detailed several cases of H5N1 that may have circulated between cats and people.

Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested and offered treatment even if they show no symptoms, said Dr. Nirav Shah, principal director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By 1957, scientists had a significantly more sophisticated understanding of influenza, worrying them that a pandemic similar to that of 1918 could easily erupt, killing millions again.

Avian Flu in humans is rare, but when we get it it’s usually through our eyes, nose or mouth, or inhaled, according to the CDC. The DEC says the public can help fight the disease’s spread by keeping pets away from wild birds.

As bird flu spread among animals soars in the United States, hospitals are being told to proactively screen for potential human cases in influenza A patients.

"The MMWR has lost its autonomy," one health official told CBS News.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Cases in avian influenza, better known as bird flu, are continuing to rise nationwide. In New York, the virus has primarily affected geese and raptors. But with one human d…

Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins

The temporary order is in place until Valentine's Day.

Authorities in New York state have temporarily closed all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties after detecting bird flu at seven markets within the past week, according to a notice on Friday.

The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul described it as a “proactive” step to help curb the spread of bird flu.

Live poultry markets in New York City raced to sell off all their chickens after seven cases of avian flu were detected and state officials ordered markets in the metropolitan area to close for a week.

Although it is standard procedure to kill flocks with the outbreak of bird flu, posts on social media twisted the truth.

A second type of avian influenza has been detected in cattle in the US state of Nevada. What does it mean for people?

A cat may have infected a teenager with H5N1 bird flu at a U.S. home, while a dairy worker might have infected a cat at different home, according to a data table that appears to have been mistakenly uploaded to a weekly report on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. The table […]

But three studies about bird flu remain on hold even as the outbreak spreads.

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