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Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it

Authorities confirm H5N1 infection in Hawaii; residents advised to monitor for avian flu symptoms after attending local pet fair.

Why a teenager's bird-flu infection is ringing alarm bells for scientists

A strain of avian influenza shows mutations that may improve its ability to infect humans, but human-to-human transmission has not been observed.

Possible Cluster of Human Bird-Flu Infections Expands in Missouri

A cluster of bird flu infections in Missouri may represent the first potential person-to-person transmission in the U.S.

Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact

A Missouri resident with no animal exposure was hospitalized with H5-type bird flu, raising concerns about possible person-to-person transmission.

Experiment confirms that bird flu in the US is spread by milking procedures

H5N1 virus accumulates in cow milk, posing a serious transmission risk for zoonotic diseases.

A human isolate of bovine H5N1 is transmissible and lethal in animal models

The H5N1 avian influenza virus shows potential for human transmission and adaptation, raising serious public health concerns.

Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it

Authorities confirm H5N1 infection in Hawaii; residents advised to monitor for avian flu symptoms after attending local pet fair.

Why a teenager's bird-flu infection is ringing alarm bells for scientists

A strain of avian influenza shows mutations that may improve its ability to infect humans, but human-to-human transmission has not been observed.

Possible Cluster of Human Bird-Flu Infections Expands in Missouri

A cluster of bird flu infections in Missouri may represent the first potential person-to-person transmission in the U.S.

Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact

A Missouri resident with no animal exposure was hospitalized with H5-type bird flu, raising concerns about possible person-to-person transmission.

Experiment confirms that bird flu in the US is spread by milking procedures

H5N1 virus accumulates in cow milk, posing a serious transmission risk for zoonotic diseases.

A human isolate of bovine H5N1 is transmissible and lethal in animal models

The H5N1 avian influenza virus shows potential for human transmission and adaptation, raising serious public health concerns.
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#biosecurity

Bird flu pandemic risk high as cow cases appear and officials warn of humans' role

The rise in bird flu cases is attributed to human activities, with shared vehicles and equipment contributing to the spread among animals.

California agriculture faces significant losses as avian flu outbreak spreads. 'It's a mess'

The avian flu outbreak is severely impacting California's agriculture, with over 25% of dairies under quarantine and millions of birds culled.

California reports a total of eight H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds

California dairy herds with H5N1 have increased to eight, with investigations ongoing into the source and genetic similarities to earlier outbreaks.

Bird flu pandemic risk high as cow cases appear and officials warn of humans' role

The rise in bird flu cases is attributed to human activities, with shared vehicles and equipment contributing to the spread among animals.

California agriculture faces significant losses as avian flu outbreak spreads. 'It's a mess'

The avian flu outbreak is severely impacting California's agriculture, with over 25% of dairies under quarantine and millions of birds culled.

California reports a total of eight H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds

California dairy herds with H5N1 have increased to eight, with investigations ongoing into the source and genetic similarities to earlier outbreaks.
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#viral-transmission

Canadian Teenager Is Country's First Human Bird Flu Case

A teenager in Canada has been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, marking the first human case in the country.

Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs - Here's Why That's So Worrisome

H5N1 influenza has been detected in pigs, raising concerns about cross-species transmission and potential pandemic implications.

Canadian Teenager Is Country's First Human Bird Flu Case

A teenager in Canada has been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, marking the first human case in the country.

Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs - Here's Why That's So Worrisome

H5N1 influenza has been detected in pigs, raising concerns about cross-species transmission and potential pandemic implications.
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Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission

The detection of H5N1 in a pig in Oregon raises concerns about the potential for human transmission of the virus.

The Last Thing America Needs Right Now Is Bird Flu

The current strain of bird flu, H5N1, has become a 'super virus' in its spread among animals and poses a potential risk of a human pandemic.

The Bird Flu Virus Adapted to Sea Mammals. It May Not Be Done Yet.

The bird flu virus H5N1 has acquired mutations allowing it to spread among mammals, posing a risk for large-scale infections in various mammalian species, including humans.

A New Bird Flu Death Is Making Experts Uneasy

The threat of bird flu to humans is increasing.

First Case of Lethal Bird Flu in Polar Bears Reported in Alaska

Bird flu virus H5N1 detected in polar bear in Alaska, the first known case in Arctic animals.
The virus has spread to every continent except Australia and has infected a wide range of birds and mammals.

Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission

The global H5N1 bird flu epidemic is escalating, with unknown infection routes and potential person-to-person transmission raising concerns.
The H5N1 virus has infected both birds and mammals, increasing its pandemic potential despite current measures indicating a low risk for humans.

Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission

The detection of H5N1 in a pig in Oregon raises concerns about the potential for human transmission of the virus.

The Last Thing America Needs Right Now Is Bird Flu

The current strain of bird flu, H5N1, has become a 'super virus' in its spread among animals and poses a potential risk of a human pandemic.

The Bird Flu Virus Adapted to Sea Mammals. It May Not Be Done Yet.

The bird flu virus H5N1 has acquired mutations allowing it to spread among mammals, posing a risk for large-scale infections in various mammalian species, including humans.

A New Bird Flu Death Is Making Experts Uneasy

The threat of bird flu to humans is increasing.

First Case of Lethal Bird Flu in Polar Bears Reported in Alaska

Bird flu virus H5N1 detected in polar bear in Alaska, the first known case in Arctic animals.
The virus has spread to every continent except Australia and has infected a wide range of birds and mammals.

Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission

The global H5N1 bird flu epidemic is escalating, with unknown infection routes and potential person-to-person transmission raising concerns.
The H5N1 virus has infected both birds and mammals, increasing its pandemic potential despite current measures indicating a low risk for humans.
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#animal-health

Bird flu suspected of killing dozens of captive tigers in Vietnam

Dozens of tigers and other animals in southern Vietnam died due to H5N1 bird flu after being fed sick chicken.

As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau

The Tulare County dairy industry is facing a severe challenge with the spread of H5N1, leading to increased mortality among livestock.

Bird flu outbreak kills dozens of tigers in Vietnam zoos

H5N1 bird flu has led to the deaths of several big cats in Vietnamese zoos, raising concerns over wildlife health and safety.

Bird flu suspected of killing dozens of captive tigers in Vietnam

Dozens of tigers and other animals in southern Vietnam died due to H5N1 bird flu after being fed sick chicken.

As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau

The Tulare County dairy industry is facing a severe challenge with the spread of H5N1, leading to increased mortality among livestock.

Bird flu outbreak kills dozens of tigers in Vietnam zoos

H5N1 bird flu has led to the deaths of several big cats in Vietnamese zoos, raising concerns over wildlife health and safety.
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#california

'More serious than we had hoped': Bird flu deaths mount among California dairy cows

California's dairy farms face a severe H5N1 outbreak, with cattle mortality rates significantly higher than initially anticipated, reaching as high as 15%.

Number of California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu rises to 17

California dairy farms are undergoing bulk milk testing due to H5N1 outbreaks, ensuring milk safety despite rising infection numbers.

'More serious than we had hoped': Bird flu deaths mount among California dairy cows

California's dairy farms face a severe H5N1 outbreak, with cattle mortality rates significantly higher than initially anticipated, reaching as high as 15%.

Number of California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu rises to 17

California dairy farms are undergoing bulk milk testing due to H5N1 outbreaks, ensuring milk safety despite rising infection numbers.
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#avian-flu

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.

Has the next pandemic already started?

The world needs to urgently prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic.

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: only a matter of time'

Confirmation of avian flu in Minnesota cattle herd; quarantine and disposal measures enacted to contain spread.

Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News

Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness.

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

H5N1 avian flu outbreak raises concerns due to high pathogenicity in animals and potential transmission to humans.

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.

Has the next pandemic already started?

The world needs to urgently prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic.

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: only a matter of time'

Confirmation of avian flu in Minnesota cattle herd; quarantine and disposal measures enacted to contain spread.

Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News

Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness.

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

H5N1 avian flu outbreak raises concerns due to high pathogenicity in animals and potential transmission to humans.
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#avian-influenza

Why Bird Flu Is Infecting People's Eyes

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) spreading through milk in cows, leading to human infections with eye and respiratory symptoms.

The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

Avian influenza H5N1 outbreaks affect both animals and humans, with cases identified in workers directly handling infected poultry.

Bird flu in US cows: where will it end?

Cattle in the US can host the H5N1 avian influenza virus, potentially leading to mutation and spread to humans.

Second human in US infected with bird flu linked to cow outbreak, CDC reports

A dairy farm worker in Michigan tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, the second case linked to infected cows in the US.

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

Serious gaps in testing animals and people are obscuring the true rate of avian influenza cases in the US, hindering containment efforts.

U.S Needs To Better Track Bird Flu Spread in Farm Animals, Farm Workers, Epidemiologist Says

Avian influenza is infecting U.S. dairy cows, raising concerns about potential spread to humans.

Why Bird Flu Is Infecting People's Eyes

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) spreading through milk in cows, leading to human infections with eye and respiratory symptoms.

The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

Avian influenza H5N1 outbreaks affect both animals and humans, with cases identified in workers directly handling infected poultry.

Bird flu in US cows: where will it end?

Cattle in the US can host the H5N1 avian influenza virus, potentially leading to mutation and spread to humans.

Second human in US infected with bird flu linked to cow outbreak, CDC reports

A dairy farm worker in Michigan tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, the second case linked to infected cows in the US.

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

Serious gaps in testing animals and people are obscuring the true rate of avian influenza cases in the US, hindering containment efforts.

U.S Needs To Better Track Bird Flu Spread in Farm Animals, Farm Workers, Epidemiologist Says

Avian influenza is infecting U.S. dairy cows, raising concerns about potential spread to humans.
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#preparedness

U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer, as cases grow

Preparation of 4.8 million doses of flu vaccine to combat H5N1 outbreak in the U.S.

America's Response to Bird Flu Is 'Out of Whack'

The United States' response to infectious diseases has worsened despite having knowledge and resources for preparedness.

U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer, as cases grow

Preparation of 4.8 million doses of flu vaccine to combat H5N1 outbreak in the U.S.

America's Response to Bird Flu Is 'Out of Whack'

The United States' response to infectious diseases has worsened despite having knowledge and resources for preparedness.
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#raw-milk

Raw Milk Enthusiasts Demand Milk Infected With H5N1

Raw milk enthusiasts seeking H5N1 for immunity defy science and CDC warnings.

After mice drink raw H5N1 milk, bird flu virus riddles their organs

Drinking raw milk containing H5N1 virus can lead to systemic infections in animals and potentially poses a risk to humans.

Raw Milk Enthusiasts Demand Milk Infected With H5N1

Raw milk enthusiasts seeking H5N1 for immunity defy science and CDC warnings.

After mice drink raw H5N1 milk, bird flu virus riddles their organs

Drinking raw milk containing H5N1 virus can lead to systemic infections in animals and potentially poses a risk to humans.
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FDA finds genetic traces of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk

Viral genetic fragments from H5N1 detected in pasteurized milk; ongoing testing for live virus presence; FDA maintains milk supply safety.

Bird Flu Is Still Causing Havoc. Here's the Latest.

The H5N1 bird flu virus has caused widespread infection in birds and mammals worldwide.
The virus is surging again in Europe and North America, and spreading for the first time in the Antarctic region.

Can H5N1 spread through cow sneezes? Experiment offers clues

Infected milk likely driving the outbreak in US

The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. government is funding Moderna to expedite pandemic influenza vaccine development, adaptable to different strains of influenza.
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