What you need to know about the new bird flu strain found in the United States
In today’s Health Alert, a new strain of bird flu - H5N9 - has been detected in the U.S. The first confirmed case was found at a commercial duck farm in California.
Bird flu cases surging in UK but risk to humans remains low
Although cases of bird flu are surging among birds in the UK, the risk of the virus spreading to humans still remains extremely low. A bit of context about influenza explains why health protection agencies think this is the case.
UK detects human case of bird flu, says wider risk remains low
British health authorities said on Monday they had detected a case of the H5N1 bird flu in a person in central England but added that the risk to the wider public remained "very low".
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.
‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.
US reports first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday.
Bird flu confirmed in 3 Georgia flocks. What is the danger? Here's what to know
Georgia has reported cases of bird flu in three flocks. Here's a closer look at the virus, where it is, and how dangerous it ...
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How To Protect Yourself and Your Pets From Bird Flu
Experts share tips on where to find reliable bird flu updates amid the communication freeze for federal health agencies.
Fact Check: No evidence FDA official arrested for having bird flu samples in his fridge
There is no evidence that a senior Food and Drug Administration (FDA) worker was arrested after samples of the H5N1 bird flu virus were found in his fridge. The narrative stems from a website whose ...
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
More than a dozen cats have been killed or sickened by bird flu that is spreading in raw food products, the Food and Drug ...
Bird flu isn't an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun
As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making ...
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Cats can catch bird flu, but can they pass it to humans? Here's what we know.
"Cats (domestic and large felids) in particular can experience severe illness or death from infection with H5N1. Dogs can also contract H5N1, although they usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low ...
Inquirer on MSN1d
Agri department pushes vaccines for bird flu, swine fever
Local authorities are assessing the viability of bird flu drugs from two European countries, hoping to complete its ...
Emily Standley Allard on MSN4d
Bird Flu Crisis: Rising Egg Prices and What the New Administration is Doing
The United States is facing a significant public health crisis as a surging avian influenza outbreak wreaks havoc on poultry ...