32 diseases you can catch from animals Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi. LiveScience · May 18, 2024
Climate change contributing to public health challenges faced by Kerala: experts Kerala Health Minister addresses major health challenges including dengue, chikungunya, and avian flu outbreak, emphasizing One Health approach. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Avian flu: Central team visits Alappuzha Avian flu: Central team visits Alappuzha The Hindu · May 17, 2024
'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw milk will not protect you from bird flu Raw milk sales have surged following reports of H5N1 infections in dairy cows in the U.S. But drinking unpasteurized products will cause more harm than good, experts warn. LiveScience · May 17, 2024
What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow’s milk have raised questions about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, the answer is yes, as long as the milk is pasteurized. The Conversation · May 17, 2024
Properly Cooked Hamburgers Safe From Bird Flu, US Study Shows Study confirms properly cooked hamburgers pose no bird flu transmission risk, ensuring safe consumption and highlighting the importance of cooking meat tho... Top News · May 16, 2024
Avian flu confirmed at three more places in Alappuzha Bird flu has been detected at three more places in Alappuzha. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
How bird flu impacts cattle "Producers who observe cows with clinical signs of bird flu should let their veterinarians know . . ." Salon · May 13, 2024
6,500 ducks to be culled at Niranom after bird flu outbreak Bird flu outbreak in upper Kuttanad prompts culling of 6,500 ducks, threatening local economy and food security. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Bird flu outbreak in Kerala government duck farm Bird flu outbreak in Kerala government duck farm The Hindu · May 12, 2024
Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms H5N1 has been found in commercially available milk – but gaps in testing of cattle and humans are hampering effort to stop virus The Guardian - US · May 12, 2024
Bird flu strain found in US cows flown to UK lab for testing Virus is sent to high-security lab so that experts can examine the potential risks to people and livestock The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024
‘The issue is when to pull the trigger’: how prepared are we for human bird flu? The H5N1 virus has been devastating bird populations, and is now infecting mammals too. Is human-to-human transmission next? And are we ready for another pandemic? The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024
US Allocates 0 Million To Combat Bird Flu On Farms US government allocates 0 million to combat bird flu on dairy farms, emphasizing prevention and containment measures to protect the agricultural sector. Top News · May 10, 2024
Salon · May 10, 2024 Are we "flying blind" with bird flu? A lack of data and surveillance of the virus is worrying some public health experts about cases going unnoticed
Fortune · May 10, 2024 Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states The disease has spread to poultry in 48 states, dairy cattle in nine, and two people in Texas and Colorado.
The Hindu · May 8, 2024 Ban imposed on movement, sale of poultry amid bird flu District Collector also banned rearing of birds within a 1-km radius of the bird flu hotspot for three months.
The Hindu · May 7, 2024 Bird flu confirmed at one more place in Alappuzha Avian flu outbreak confirmed in Alappuzha, leading to culling of thousands of birds to contain the spread.
The Hindu · May 7, 2024 Amid bird flu outbreaks, duck farming at a critical juncture in Kerala’s Kuttanad Amid outbreaks of bird flu, duck farming at a critical juncture in Kerala’s Kuttanad
The Hindu · May 4, 2024 Over 17,000 birds culled in Alappuzha Alappuzha's Animal Husbandry department swiftly culls over 17,000 birds in response to bird flu outbreak in hotspot area.
WEKU · May 3, 2024 Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn Federal health officials say the U.S. has the building blocks to make a vaccine to protect humans from bird flu, if needed. But experts warn we're nowhere near prepared for another pandemic.
WEKU · May 2, 2024 The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say Officially, only one person has caught the illness during the current outbreak. But with limited testing, cases could be flying under the radar.
Top News · May 2, 2024 US Bird Flu Outbreak Raises Concerns Over Human Infections Learn about the spread of bird flu in the US to chickens and cattle, raising concerns about potential human infections. Health authorities are taking measu...
Top News · May 2, 2024 US FDA Confirms Safety Of More Dairy Products From Bird Flu Testing FDA testing confirms safety of dairy products in the US market, offering reassurance to consumers amid bird flu concerns.
Salon · May 1, 2024 Bird flu is not yet the "cow flu" As more dairy herds are infected, experts warn about lack of testing and surveillance