H5N1 bird flu found in non-commercial birds in Franklin County
The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1 bird flu, has been confirmed after officials worked to quarantine a backyard flock in Franklin County last week. HPAI was confirmed in the 24-bird flock by Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture,
Why scientists say we are fighting H5N1 bird flu with one hand tied behind our backs
When, where and how the H5N1 bird flu virus may evolve and its capacity to spark a pandemic is hard to predict — in part, some researchers say, because of federal restrictions on gain-of-function research.
Mississippi confirms H5N1 in chickens. Know bird flu symptoms, keep your family healthy
Mississippi has confirmed H5N1 in a poultry flock. The birds are not part of food supply chain. What you need to know about bird flu symptoms, risk.
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.
What is bird flu? Here's what you need to know about the H5N1 virus
The first 'severe' human case of bird flu has many around the country concerned, but those in New Jersey may not need to feel too alarmed.
CDC confirms first known severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S.
The United States has confirmed its first known severe human infection of H5N1 bird flu, in a person in Louisiana believed to have contracted the virus through contact with sick or dead birds in a backyard flock.
Symptoms of H5N1 Strain Bird Flu: What We Know
A patient in Louisiana was hospitalized after a recent exposure with the CDC issuing guidance to those most at-risk of infection.
Public health confirms first human case of H5 bird flu in LA County
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the person is an adult exposed to livestock infected with the virus at a worksite. That person was treated with antivirals and is currently recovering at home.
First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S. Sparks Urgent Reminder for Precautions
A chilling milestone in U.S. public health has been confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the nation’s first severe case of avian
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Northwest Naturals Issues Recall for Cat Food After H5N1 Virus Detected in Washington County Feline
Northwest Naturals recalled their 2lb Turkey raw cat food due to HPAI detected after a cat fell ill. Consumers are urged to ...
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US has first severe bird flu case. When should we start to worry?
Public concern over bird flu ratcheted up this week as the H5N1 virus continued its sweep through the nation's dairy and poultry farms and the first American was hospitalized with a severe infection ...
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Doc Suspected in Mass Killing; Vaccine Injury Claims Spike; Iowa Has First H5N1 Case
A Saudi psychiatrist is suspected of deliberately bulldozing a car through a German Christmas market, killing five people and ...
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Rapid spread of H5N1 bird flu through California dairy herds suggests unknown paths of transmission
Reports that cows have been infected despite farmers' preventive measures indicate there are multiple routes of transmission ...
Alarming Mutation in H5N1 Virus Raises Pandemic Red Flags
NIH-funded study concludes that the risk of human infection remains low A recent study published in Science and funded by the ...
Pet Brand Recalls Cat Food After Feline Dies From Eating Product That Tested Positive for Bird Flu
Northwest Naturals announced a voluntary pet food recall after an Oregon house cat died after eating a Northwest Naturals ...
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Prepare now to use convalescent plasma for the next pandemic
Whether the next pandemic is caused by H5N1 bird flu or something else, we must prepare now to use convalescent plasma to ...
Bird flu found on a turkey farm in Burnett County, Wisconsin: What to know
H5N1 outbreaks have led to the losses of commercial flocks in Barron, Trempealeau, Washburn and other Wisconsin counties.