WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals
A World Health Organization official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for evidence of infection with H5N1 bird flu in order to curb its spread. The official also urged stronger efforts to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus to new species of animals and to humans.
California reports first H5N1 bird flu infection in a child
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) in a child in California last week.
Map Shows States Where Bird Flu H5N1 Has Spread
Avian influenza H5N1 infection in humans has spread to seven U.S. states, growing from 46 cases last week to 52 cases this week.
Bird flu strikes 1st child in the US — CDC says infection source unknown
A child in California caught bird flu amid a recall of raw milk in the state, but investigations have found no evidence that the case was caused by raw milk.
California case is the 1st confirmed bird flu infection in a US child
The child experienced mild symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Control and Prevention. Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.
First H5N1 Bird Flu Infection In A US Child Confirmed By CDC
A child in California has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed. This is the first such case reported in a minor in the US and brings the total number of confirmed human cases in 2024 to 55.
WHO says 'much stronger' H5N1 surveillance needed in animal populations
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness, is calling for increased surveillance globally of ...
The spread of H5N1 bird flu among animals and the growing possibility of a pandemic
The developing avian influenza panzootic and the growing possibility of a pandemic bring to the fore the existential ...
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State adds guidelines for rescue of downed seabirds due to H5N1
With seabird fallout season underway and detections of H5N1 on Oahu, state officials are urging rescuers to take precautions ...
H5N1 found in raw milk – the same drink promoted by America’s next health chief
Live traces of H5N1 bird flu have been found in batches of raw milk sold at retail stores across California, state regulators ...
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H5N1 outbreak among livestock spreads to 50 states
With the November 25 discovery of the virus at a bird sanctuary in Hawaii, all fifty states now have confirmed cases of H5N1, ...
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DOH: No humans tested positive for H5N1 from infected flock
The Hawaii Department of Health says so far, no one has tested positive for avian influenza after the first detection of H5N1 ...
Breakthrough Diagnostic Kit Detects H5N1 Avian Flu in Just 3 Hours
The Steadfast diagnostic kit, developed by DxD Hub, NIES, and A*STAR BII, rapidly detects and distinguishes H5N1 AIV strains, ...
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Canadian Scientists Keep Watchful Eye on H5N1 Human Case
Although infectious disease experts aren’t sounding the alarm yet, they’re analyzing virus data to understand mutations and ...
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Hawaiʻi Department of Health FAQs on Avian Influenza, H5N1
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health released a list of FAQs on Avian Influenza or H5N1 following confirmation of the virus at a ...
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Canadian probe into teen's critical H5N1 infection finds no clear source
As a Canadian teen remains in critical care with an H5N1 avian flu infection in a British Columbia hospital, health ...