Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu' spread in humans
When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns one infectious disease expert.
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Professor: Human-to-human passing of bird flu could lead to fifth pandemic in 100 years
Cases in avian influenza, better known as bird flu, are continuing to rise nationwide. In New York, the virus has primarily affected geese and raptors. But with one human death reported out of Louisiana,
A new type of bird flu has been found in US dairy cows, raising more concerns
The detection indicates that distinct forms of the virus known as Type A H5N1 have spilled over from wild birds into cattle at least twice. Experts said it raises new questions about wider spread and the difficulty of controlling infections in animals and the people who work closely with them.
Bird flu: New, deadly strain can spread to humans - here's what to know
The new strain, D1.1, is different from the strain, B3.13, that has been detected in other dairy herds throughout the country, but has been connected to serious infections in humans.
Bird flu warning issued over new US cases as expert fears imminent 'speeding train'
"I think the length of the road before [we see] a mutation that allows easier entry into our lungs is much shorter than people think."
Mass.-based Moderna could be first to manufacture bird flu vaccine
A Massachusetts biopharma giant is at the center of preparations already underway if bird flu mutates and begins to find ...
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ICMR Commences Process Of Vaccine Development To Combat Avian Influenza
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has begun the process of development of a vaccine against the deadly and highly ...
Bird flu has caused growing problems for the last year. Here's what we know so far.
Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. Havoc has followed on farms and in grocery stores and concerns mount for human health.
ICMR calls for collaborations to begin development of vaccine against avian influenza
ICMR seeks collaboration for H5N1 vaccine development to combat bird flu threat in India, emphasizing preparedness and public ...
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USDA milk testing shows different strain of H5N1 bird flu in Nevada dairy herds
The USDA said four Nevada dairy herds were infected with an H5N1 bird flu strain that has circulated in wild birds, making ...
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Severe H5N1 Prevented in Monkeys with Antibody Therapy
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 infection has killed millions of birds around the world, and has spread to humans ...
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Should we be worried about bird flu, the 'unpredictable shape-shifter'?
Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily ...
Bird Flu Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Game-Changing Antibody To Prevent Severe H5N1 Infections
A new antibody therapy effectively protects monkeys from severe H5N1 avian flu, offering hope for a universal flu vaccine and ...
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On the front lines against bird flu, egg farmers say they’re losing the battle
In April 2024, as his first hens tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus, Herbruck turned to the ...
Opinion: There’s a vaccine for poultry. The reason the U.S. isn’t using it is insane.
Other countries are using a bird flu vaccine successfully in poultry and that if we vaccinate the poulets (the young birds) ...