New reports sharpen clinical picture of recent human H5N1 illnesses in US and Canada | CIDRAP
H5N1 Flu
Local case of bird flu confirmed
A human case of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a Stanislaus County resident who had contact with infected dairy cattle.
I'm Going Into 2025 With Increased Concerns About HPAI H5N1
Scientists are ringing bells of warning about this virus, telling us to take action now. I hope we're listening.
Five million vaccines ordered against potential 'next Covid' as Britain nears five-year anniversary of pandemic
The firm contracted to deliver the jabs stands ready to produce over 100 million more if needed
Chicken deaths blamed on bird flu in Sedgwick County
Some backyard chickens in rural Sedgwick County died of bird flu earlier this month.
Bird flu found in dead geese from Duck Creek Quarry, preliminary lab results show
The preliminary results will have to be confirmed by the National Veterinary Service Laboratories, which could take well into the new year.
Bird flu detected in nearly 1M chickens in Darke County
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Darke County.
FDA begins testing aged raw cow's milk cheese samples nationwide for bird flu
The FDA announced Monday it has begun collecting samples of aged raw cow's milk cheese to test for bird flu as the U.S. battles an outbreak of the virus.
How Worried Should We Be About Bird Flu?
So far, the H5N1 virus isn't transmitted between people — but the CDC has found a mutation in a human case "concerning."
Bird flu is one mutation from becoming the next Covid – how the UK is preparing
The UK government has ordered five million doses of an avian influenza vaccine in case it starts being spread by people as experts warn that 'blind spots' remain in science's understanding of the virus
As bird flu payments pass $1B and egg prices keep climbing, feds make it harder to get compensated
Farms now must have strict biosecurity measures in place to be reimbursed for lost birds.
Bird flu update as FDA begins cheese screening
The FDA has begun testing cheese for bird flu as human cases of the virus continue to rise in the United States.
Spatio-temporal dynamics and risk cluster analysis of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry: Advancing outbreak management through customized regional strategies in Egypt - PubMed
This study highlights the significance of customized regional interventions based on the rigorous epidemiological framework. This approach is pivotal in the profound comprehension of endemicity dynamics, efficiently limits geographical infection spread, and contains outbreaks within delineated areas …
Immunogenicity of Inactivated H5 Avian Influenza Vaccine Used in Commercial Laying Pullet in Tehran Province, Iran - PubMed
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a viral disease caused by some H5 and H7 subtypes of influenza virus type A in most species of birds, especially poultry. HPAI viruses are among the most challenging viruses that threaten both human and animal health. Consequently, various strategies, such …
A single mutation in dairy cow-associated H5N1 viruses increases receptor binding breadth - PubMed
Clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 is causing an unprecedented outbreak in dairy cows in the United States. To understand if recent H5N1 viruses are changing their receptor use, we screened recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) from historical and recent 2.3.4.4b H5N1 viruses for binding to distinct glycans bearing termi …
Egg producers on edge as avian flu spreads - YouTube
Valley egg producers are on edge as fears of avian flu spread.
France reports bird flu on two farms, losing disease-free status
France has confirmed bird flu outbreaks on two poultry farms, just days after being officially declared free of the virus, the agriculture ministry said.
FAO issues new guidelines on surveillance of flu in cattle - Agriland.ie
Amid a wave of reported avian influenza (bird flu) infections of cattle and other mammals, the FAO has released new guidelines.
Genetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses Identified in a Person in Louisiana - FoodSafetyTech
One of the changes found was also identified in a specimen collected from the human case with severe illness detected in British Columbia, Canada, suggesting they emerged during the clinical course as the virus replicated in the patient.
Zoonotic Diseases In 2024: What We’ve Learned And What’s Ahead
How five outbreaks shaped public health in 2024
Experts Lament 'Anemic' Response to H5N1, Worried About What 2025 Will Bring
A big question will be whether the virus becomes endemic in dairy cattle
Illinois Officials Have Issued a Warning About Bird Flu. Here’s What to Know | Chicago News | WTTW
While the flu poses minimal immediate risk to humans, experts warn that the virus’ rapid spread among birds and mammals could increase the likelihood of mutations, potentially creating a strain more transmissible to humans.
Experts address bird flu concerns in western Wisconsin
Dr. Scott Gottlieb talks U.S. response to bird flu cases and what it could be doing better
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, fmr. FDA Commissioner, joins 'Fast Money' to talk concerns surrounding bird flu cases in the U.S.
More avian flu confirmed in US dairy cattle and poultry flocks as Arizona reports wastewater detections | CIDRAP
More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu
Nearly 70 people have been infected with H5N1 bird flu as infections continue to emerge around the country
Bird flu: Detected in wastewater in 3 metro Phoenix cities
Bird flu has been detected in wastewater in multiple metro Phoenix cities, county health officials confirmed Monday.
Avian flu detected in Maricopa County wastewater
Maricopa County health officials say that an influenza subtype associated with the avian flu has been detected in wastewater in the county.
A Bird flu vaccine exists. Why hasn't it been approved?
Experts are urging the Biden administration to approve a vaccine for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
CDC scientist responds to Dr. Birx raising alarm over handling of bird flu | CNN
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, responds to former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx’s warning that US agencies “are making the same mistakes they made with Covid.”