First Cows, Now Cats. Is Bird Flu Coming for Humans Next?
With so much H5N1 circulating in the U.S., scientists worry we are a few mutations away from a potential human pandemic.
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a
The first human case of bird flu has been reported in Ohio. Here's what you need to know
A Mercer County farm worker came into contact with dead poultry that was infected with the disease, the state's health department reports.
A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know
The first human case of bird flu in Ohio was reported in a farm worker from Mercer County. There have been 68 human cases of bird flu in 11 states since January 1, 2024, including one death in Louisiana. The overall risk of contracting bird flu remains low, but those in close contact with infected poultry should take precautions.
Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu in third confirmed human case
A Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu is the state's first human case after her flock of chickens became infected and died, according to state officials.
Canada reports outbreak of H5N5 bird flu on backyard farm
Canada has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 avian influenza on a non-commercial backyard layer poultry farm in the eastern part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Tuesday.
As bird flu continues to spread, is there a vaccine for humans?
Since the summer, the U.S. has begun preparing about 10 million doses of a vaccine that they think will be effective against H5N1 bird flu. Federal officials have elected not to u
Is there a bird flu vaccine? Experts discuss progress amid ‘alarming' outbreak
Since 2021, experts have seen bird flu — also called H5 influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) — spreading "fairly quickly" across the wild and domestic bird populations and, now, among dairy cattle,
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What’s the difference between Flu A and Flu B?
But what exactly is the difference between Influenza A and Influenza B? NEWS10 spoke with the New York State Department of ...
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The growing list of human viruses: Are we prepared for the next outbreak?
Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...
Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.
The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.
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CDC’s ‘Wild to Mild’ flu vaccine campaign muzzled amid HHS handover: report
A popular awareness campaign now in its second year that encouraged people to get flu vaccines to reduce their risk of severe ...
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Influenza B: Symptoms to Watch for Explained
and pigs (such as in the 2009 H1N1 "Swine Flu" pandemic). In contrast, influenza B can only infect humans and is less likely to mutate than the A-type counterparts. Alongside being rarer ...
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Dec. 5, 2024 — Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the ... Pregnancy Enhances Natural ...
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Canada locks down an initial 500K doses of GSK's bird flu vaccine
Following similar deals in countries like the United States and the U.K., Canada is bolstering its stockpile of bird flu ...
Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Flu hospitalizations and doctor visits are at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss influenza trends ...