US to build new stockpile of bird flu vaccine for poultry
The U.S. will rebuild a stockpile of bird flu vaccines for poultry that match the strain of the virus circulating in commercial flocks and wild birds, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday,
Yes, there is a bird flu vaccine
The U.S. has developed a bird flu vaccine that can be prepared when needed. It’s not currently available because health officials haven’t deemed it necessary.
Moderna and other vaccine maker shares jump after first US bird flu death
Moderna surged as investors turned eyed potential demand for a vaccine to protect against bird flu after the US reported its first death from the virus.
What to know about the first bird flu–related death in the U.S.
H5N1 has infected 66 people in the United States since early 2024, mostly causing mild illness. A Louisiana man was the first to get severely sick.
Infectious Disease Doctors Concerned About the First U.S. Bird Flu Death
The U.S. has experienced its first death from H5N1 bird flu. Here’s what happened, plus how concerned you should be, according to doctors.
Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here's What to Know About the Virus
The United States has reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu, marking a somber moment in the ongoing outbreak of the virus. The Louisiana Department of Health announced in a statement on Monday that a patient over the age of 65,
As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?
The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.
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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Flu season claims lives of nine children in US as cases surge across the country: CDC
No particular strain appears to be dominating at this time, but Budd warned its too early in the season to know how good a match the flu vaccine will end up being in combating the virus.
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Children Flu Deaths Trending Up as Parents Reject Long-Held Vaccination Guidance
nearly 143 million flu vaccines were distributed. During that same time period in 2023, 153.6 million vaccines were distributed, down from a high of 171 million vaccines distributed during the ...