Could bird flu in US livestock, poultry be risk to humans?
The bird flu variant has infected about 700 dairy herds-- mainly in California on the US West Coast-- between March and early December 2024. H5N1 has also been detected in a pig in the northwestern state of Oregon and in raw cow's milk in California.
Bird Flu Strikes Again: Severe Case Confirmed in the US. Here’s what you need to know
Bird flu continues to loom as a global threat. A severe case in Louisiana is the latest development in a series of concerning H5N1 outbreaks.
New measures to reduce risk of bird flu announced as case detected
New enhanced measures to improve biosecurity and reduce the risk of the spread of bird flu to Irish poultry have been announced by the Department of Agriculture.
First severe bird flu case in US sparks alarm
An elderly patient in Louisiana is in "critical condition" with severe avian influenza, US authorities announced Wednesday, the first serious human case in the country as fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic.
First severe case of bird flu hits U.S.; what NJ needs to know about H5N1
For New Jersey residents, the state’s location along major migratory bird routes and its poultry farms require some extra caution.
Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
What to Know About Bird Flu in the U.S. After CDC Announces First ‘Severe’ Human Case
Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.
US suffers first severe human case of bird flu; California declares emergency
The U.S. reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock.
Scientist Says 'Take Precautions' After First Severe Bird Flu Case Report
The first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S. has been confirmed by the CDC, bringing the total number of human cases to 61.
US Finds First Severe Bird Flu Case; California Calls Emergency
A Louisiana resident has been hospitalized with bird flu, marking the first severe human case of avian influenza in the US, while California declared a state of emergency to respond to the growing outbreak among dairy cows.
France says bird flu-free after month without outbreaks
France has declared itself to be free of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the absence of new outbreaks for more than a ...
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Mutant bird flu will spark 'next pandemic' and 'will start in US' claim experts
With a watchful eye on the evolving H5N1 avian flu, which continues to mutate, the risk of bird-to-human transmission is ...
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Avian Flu Fast Facts
Avian influenza, also called avian flu or bird flu, is an illness that usually affects only birds. There are many different ...
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First ‘Severe’ Human Case of Bird Flu Found in U.S., CDC Confirms
The patient has been hospitalized but the CDC says the public health risk remains low Peter Garrard Beck / Getty Images The ...
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Bird flu in Ireland calls for new biosecurity measures
A case of highly infectious avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 – commonly known as “bird flu” – has been confirmed in a wild buzzard ...