Bird flu outbreak declared in UK as experts fear bug ‘one mutation off pandemic’
ANOTHER bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a farm in England, as experts fear the virus is one mutation from becoming pandemic. The government said all poultry on the infected site, in East Yo…
T cells may offer some protection in an H5N1 'spillover' scenario
New research led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) suggests that many people already have immune cells on standby to fight the H5N1 virus, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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.
U.S. Awards Additional Funding to Bolster H5N1 Response
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced it would award $306 million dollars to continue its H5N1 Avian Flu response. “While
Wild birds can also be succeptible to the virus, but Nebraska officials have previously noted that migratory birds can carry the virus without becoming sick....
Surge in seasonal flu in Southern California may lead to potential bird flu mutation
Flu activity is spiking across Southern California, which is leading to a concerning number of pediatric hospitalizations. Doctors said the threat of bird flu is making this season particularly concerning.
Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
NIST Develops Genetic Material for Validating H5N1 Bird Flu Diagnostic Tests | NIST
To bolster the nation’s preparedness for a pandemic, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a synthetic, nonhazardous geneti
Testing shows bird flu in Lehigh Valley snow geese, a species migrating by the thousands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is suspected to have killed about 200 snow geese in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
System vaccinology analysis of predictors and mechanisms of antibody response durability to multiple vaccines in humans - PubMed
We performed a systems vaccinology analysis to investigate immune responses in humans to an H5N1 influenza vaccine, with and without the AS03 adjuvant, to identify factors influencing antibody response magnitude and durability. Our findings revealed a platelet and adhesion-related blood transcriptio …
Are we serologically prepared against an avian influenza pandemic and could seasonal flu vaccines help us? - PubMed
The current situation with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) is causing a worldwide concern due to multiple outbreaks in wild birds, poultry, and mammals. Moreover, multiple zoonotic infections in humans have been reported. Importantly, HPAI H5N1 viruses with genetic markers of ada …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus in Finland in 2021-2023 - Genetic diversity of the viruses and infection kinetics in human dendritic cells - PubMed
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 is known for its virulence and zoonotic potential, infecting birds and mammals, thus raising public health concerns. Since 2021 its spread among birds has led to cross-species transmission causing epizootics among mammals, eventually impacting fur animal …
A Climbing Number of H5N1 Cases in CA Dairy Herds - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
As of Monday, December 30th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, has confirmed 12 new cases of H5N1 avian flu in California dairy cattle, bringing the state’s total to 697 cases.
San Joaquin County at center of bird flu crisis with over 627,800 egg-laying hens infected - Local News Matters
AS BIRD FLU takes it toll around the nation, San Joaquin County has jumped to the forefront, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the virus