Boston researcher and physician says we’re at ‘DEFCON 3’ for bird flu. Here’s what that means.
Public health experts are urging vigilance amid recent reports of severe bird flu cases in two North American patients.
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South Carolina’s first avian flu case involves gamebirds
APHIS classifies the flock as a commercial operation – the state’s first since the U.S. outbreak began in 2022.
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HPAI-hit farms in South Korea threatened with lower compensation
Elsewhere in Asia, there have been further poultry outbreaks in Indonesia, Israel, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Doctor says little-known sign in your eyes could mean you have flu or Covid
Scientists have confirmed it can be a symptom of Covid and the NHS has said that flu rates are soaring with more than 4,000 ...
Bird Flu Update: How Regular Influenza May Help Protect You
Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak.
Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
Public health officials have warned that new mutations of bird flu with human flu could have dangerous consequences.
Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine
A 13-year-old girl in Canada became so sick with H5N1, or bird flu, in late 2024 that she had to be put on a ventilator.
Scientists develop vaccine test that predicts how long immunity lasts
Researchers at Stanford University discover tell-tale signs in the blood that indicate how quickly a person’s antibody ...
Will bird flu lead to another pandemic in the US? Experts weigh in as concerns grow
Doctors say the case of a teen left in critical condition shows H5N1 "can cause severe human illness." Mutations in the virus are deepening concerns about the spread of H5N1.
Experts Warn of Growing Risks as Bird Flu Cases Rise
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A Canadian teen's severe bird flu infection has highlighted growing concerns about ...