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Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk

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 exchange genetic material. This is known as genetic shif

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Are you at risk of catching bird flu? Here's what you should know

Those most at risk of contracting bird flu are people in close contact with infected animals, such as dairy or poultry workers.

Here’s what to know about bird flu

East Bay Times · 5h

Here’s what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California

Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency as the virus continues to infect dairy herds across the country — including more than 600 in California.

CBS Philadelphia on MSN · 7h

Presumptive bird flu case detected on Delaware poultry farm after potential outbreak reported in wild birds

Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.

Yahoo · 4h

2 more bird flu outbreaks confirmed in Ottawa County

An outbreak of bird flu continues to expand in Ottawa County. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced Friday that the virus has been found at two more commercial poultry facilities.

Biden ramps up bird flu spending

LA Times on MSN · 10d

Why scientists say we are fighting H5N1 bird flu with one hand tied behind our backs

When, where and how the H5N1 bird flu virus may evolve and its capacity to spark a pandemic is hard to predict — in part, some researchers say, because of federal restrictions on gain-of-function research.

Yahoo · 7h

Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know

While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low

Becker's Hospital Review · 9h

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 monitor and prepare for potential public health risks associated with the virus.

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 ...

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HHS to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring, preparedness

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday it will award $306 million in additional funding to monitor ...

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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.

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 ...

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As pace and severity of human H5N1 cases accelerate, NIH leaders call for more action on bird flu

Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 ...

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Another raw pet food H5N1 bird flu recall. More sick cats in L.A. County

L.A. County public health officials are reupping their warning to pet owners: Do not feed pets raw food. More cats have been ...

Genetic mutations in H5N1 bird flu raise transmission concerns

A genetic analysis of the H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient reveals potential mutations for human transmissibility, says ...

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Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk

Here’s what to know about bird flu

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