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Bird Flu Detected At Georgia Poultry Producer

Georgia's first Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza case prompts industry impact and containment measures.

‘All hands on deck’: Bird flu in US poultry puts state cooperation to the test

Unusually late migration season means poultry operations may continue to see H5N1 outbreaks, officials say

The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2025

Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals

After a relatively quiet fall, there’s been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan.

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025

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Expert Blames Bird Flu for Egg Shortage and Price Hikes, Estimates How Many Months Market Will Take to Recover

The recent outbreak of avian influenza is to blame for the shortage of eggs which experts say may not be resolved for months.

Latin Times · Jan 15, 2025

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

About two thirds of those at-risk for influenza are yet to be vaccinated this winter, according to Public Health Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

No, we’re not ‘one mutation away’ from an H5N1 bird flu pandemic – here are the facts

In early December 2024, a group of researchers published an article in the journal Science, entitled “A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors”. Some media outlets somewhat exaggeratedly took this to mean that we are one mutation away from bird flu “becoming the next…

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu?

Public health experts weigh in on the current state of testing for bird flu amid rising cases of influenza A

Salon · Jan 13, 2025

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Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu

Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

The Conversation · Jan 10, 2025

Think you have the flu? Watch out for these mild and emergency symptoms in 2025

As with COVID, testing is the only way to confirm the presence of the influenza virus in your body.

Fortune · Jan 9, 2025

More flu patients than hMPV in China, no unusual outbreaks: Report

Though hMPV or human metapneumovirus cases have increased in China, especially in the Northern Provinces, the increase is within the expected range of the disease during this season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected In Austin-Travis County

Officials confirm bird flu in Austin-Travis County, Texas, with concerns of human transmission. Public warned of risks.

Why is this winter flu season so bad?

Changing strains of influenza mean predicting the winter flu season is difficult, experts say

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

What is driving the winter flu crisis in England?

A look at whether influenza is causing more problems than normal and what else is behind the pressure on the NHS

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

'A lot of flu out there': Winter wave of respiratory illnesses spark concern across the US; here's what to know

Flu season is in full swing in the US with a wave of infections causing cough, cold, fever and sore throat sweeping across the country. Covid-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) have been driving the infections for the past many weeks now, and now influenza has also joined in, which…

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2025

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The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2025

Covid and flu rates rise across the US, according to the CDC

Less than half of Americans planned to get Covid vaccine in 2024, and slightly more than half planned to get flu shot

Fortune · Jan 3, 2025

Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

Dynamite News · Jan 3, 2025

Govt monitoring respiratory, seasonal influenza cases amid HMPV outbreak in China: Report

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases in the country : Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation · Dec 24, 2024

Which infectious disease is likely to be the biggest emerging problem in 2025?

COVID emerged suddenly, spread rapidly and killed millions of people around the world. Since then, I think it’s fair to say that most people have been nervous about the emergence of the next big infectious disease – be that a virus, bacterium, fungus or parasite.

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Barchart · Dec 23, 2024

3 Pharma Stocks to Buy as California Sounds the Alarm on Bird Flu Cases

The bird flu crisis is creating investment opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector, with Sanofi, GSK, and CSL Limited emerging as top picks.

LiveScience · Dec 20, 2024

Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California

The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S.

The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2024

Two California house cats die from bird flu as three more appear to be infected

Los Angeles health officials investigate new cases after felines who had consumed raw milk found with H5 virus

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2024

Most pregnant women and unborn babies who contract bird flu will die, study finds

Exclusive: While risk of H5N1 pandemic in humans is low, ‘it’s really important to think about vulnerable populations’, Melbourne researcher says

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024

First severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in the US; patient hospitalised

The first case of severe bird flu has been confirmed in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raising worries about the health crisis deepening. The health agency confirmed that the patient has been hospitalised in Louisiana, but other details are yet to be known.

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2024

Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk: Study

The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle have raised concerns about the potential for a new pandemic. The study was conducted by Stanford University. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024

Understanding The Differences Between The Flu And COVID-19

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