“The pathogen poses a serious pandemic threat and has been detected in over 500 dairy herds in 15 states

And yet, the U.S. response appears inadequate and slow."

H5N1 Avian Influenza linked to Mililani Pet Fair

"Attendees should monitor for influenza-like illness & conjunctivitis"

November 18, 2024: “California reports 41 new dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu, bringing the statewide total to 335.

Over 30% of the state's dairy herds have been confirmed to be infected, according to USDA.”

“Alright, this is concerning.

The patient is in intensive care.”

“They’ll be testing to see if the H5N1 virus in the BC teen is binding the sialic acid-α2,6-galactose (SAα2,6Gal) receptor with high affinity. If so, the leap necessary for efficient human to human has been made.

In order for efficient H-H transmission of avian viruses there needs to be a change from preferential recognition by the virus hemagglutinin of α2-3-sialyl-galactose-terminating host cell receptors, predominant in avian respiratory and gastrointestinal epithelia, to those terminating in α2-6-sialyl-galactose, which predominate in the human upper respiratory tract.”

“1918. You recognize that year. The year of the Spanish Flu Pandemic.

1914. Is the number of citations that the study that claims H5N1 WILL TURN INTO A PANDEMIC - when it mutates to prefer the receptors in our upper airways.

Debunk 🧵.”

“Sardis Pond in Chilliwack, BC this morning. Pilons up around dead birds, crows eating carcasses, one dead adult opossum 10 ft from dead goose, clacker goose looks unwell, dead birds in water. I called it in but couldn’t leave report for dead opossum.

H5N1”

November 10, 2024:

“The levels of the H5 bird flu virus in Los Angeles County wastewater have risen once more, reaching a new high of 109.3, up from 87.62.

This marks the latest in a series of increases, with each new update showing higher readings since testing for the virus first began.”