The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu
Sep 12, 2024 · With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus could rise — and they’re taking steps to prevent the creation of a...
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
2 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
Teen in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of H5 bird ...
1 day ago · A British Columbia teen who contracted Canada's first known human case of H5 bird flu has deteriorated swiftly in recent days and is now in critical condition, health officials reported Tuesday.
Bird flu: Canada teen in critical condition with suspected H5 virus
1 day ago · CNN —. A Canadian teenager is hospitalized in critical condition with suspected bird flu, health officials reported Tuesday. The teen has been receiving care at BC Children’s Hospital in ...
U.S. records first case of highly contagious bird flu in ... - NBC News
Apr 29, 2022 · The H5N1 virus now circulating has been found in commercial and backyard birds in 29 states and in wild birds in 34 states, the CDC said. An outbreak at a lake outside Chicago is believed to have...
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update July 26, 2024
Jul 26, 2024 · CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update August 16, 2024
Aug 16, 2024 · CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within ... - NBC News
May 1, 2024 · The U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird flu infecting dairy cows begins spreading more easily to people, federal health officials said...
US’ first human case of bird flu not linked to animals reported in ...
Sep 6, 2024 · A person in Missouri is the United States’ first case of H5 avian influenza without a known exposure to a sick animal, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.
Canada detects its first presumptive human H5 bird flu case
4 days ago · REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights. OTTAWA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in the western ...