In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body
As the seasonal flu picks up, there are even more opportunities for the bird flu to acquire mutations as the different influenza viruses mix.
What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?
Humans infected with bird flu display a wide range of symptoms, from pneumonia requiring hospitalization to no symptoms at ...
Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states
Though H5N1 has been circulating nationwide in wild birds, domestic poultry, and mammals since 2022, you may have only been ...
Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
“For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can ...
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Pet food tainted with avian flu virus that was sold across WA, Northwest is recalled
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said tests confirmed a genetic match between the virus in the turkey in the raw and ...
Owner of two cats that died after drinking H5N1 recalled milk threatens to sue
San Bernadino resident Joseph Journell says he lost two beloved cats after they drank raw milk contaminated with bird flu and ...
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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USDA continues investigation of avian influenza in dairy cattle
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with state partners, continue to investigate an ...
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Biden commits $306M to bolster bird flu response
The Biden administration is committing $306 million to strengthen the nation's response to the H5N1 avian influenza, according to a Jan. 3 HHS news release shared with Becker's. The commitment aims to ...
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 ...
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Safety Measures Added For Farmers Seeking Bird Flu Reimbursement
Farmers will now have to prove that they did everything possible to prevent outbreaks before they can receive governmental indemnity payments. Also in the news: President Joe Biden nearly doubles ...
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NIH assesses H5N1 influenza threat
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is actively monitoring the H5N1 avian influenza virus, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between heightened vigilance and maintaining routine ...