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.
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.
CDC Confirms First ‘Severe’ Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S.
The CDC has declared the first “severe” case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S., according to a press release published Wednesday. The good news? The person who contracted the virus appears to have gotten it from backyard poultry,
H5N1 bird flu update: Symptoms, map, human cases, and what to know about the CDC’s response
Public health officials have just reported the first known “severe” case of bird flu in the United States. There are now 61 confirmed cases across eight states. This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that a person had been hospitalized with a “severe case” of bird flu.
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.
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.
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.
More L.A. cats appear to be infected with H5N1 bird flu
Los Angeles County health officials have identified three more cats with presumptive H5N1; the source of the virus has not yet determined, but experts suspect raw meat.
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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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 ...
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Doc Suspected in Mass Killing; Vaccine Injury Claims Spike; Iowa Has First H5N1 Case
Iowa has its first confirmed case of H5N1 bird flu in a poultry farm worker, the state's public health department announced.
L.A. County health officials warn pet owners to avoid raw cat food after feline dies of bird flu
Oregon cat dies after eating raw pet food tainted with H5N1 bird flu virus. L.A. County officials urge pet owners to avoid ...
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Iowa’s late-season H5N1 outbreaks are thanks to warmer fall
As we are now in winter, we know that prolonged exposure to colder temps will not be far away. Mother Nature has already given us a taste or […] ...
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H5N1 sickens Iowa poultry worker; virus strikes more cats, wild birds, and poultry
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) on December 20 reported the state’s first human H5 avian influenza ...
Does 2022 H5N1 bind, replicate better in the respiratory tract?
Based on lab studies, researchers found the currently circulating H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4.b virus attaching better in the human ...