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Are we heading for a bird flu pandemic? Experts weigh in
Current strains of bird flu are “poorly suited for pandemic potential,” said Dr. Shira Doron, a Tufts Medicine infectious disease expert.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19, when infectious disease experts were talking about a new virus that was sending people to the hospital with respiratory infections.
No, we're not 'one mutation away' from an H5N1 bird flu pandemic. Here are the facts
In early December 2024, a group of researchers published an article in the journal Science, entitled "A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors".
Bird flu will be the next pandemic unless health officials take 6 critical steps, experts say
In its announcement this week of the first human death from bird flu in the United States, health officials in Louisiana were quick to note that the patient was over age 65 and “reported to have underlying medical conditions.
Bird flu fatality in the US raises concerns about potential global pandemic risk
A recent bird flu death has sparked fears that a "brand-new virus" could potentially mutate under the right conditions and lead to a "global pandemic"
How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic
A variant of the virus caused disease in people in 1997, when there was a small but deadly outbreak in Hong Kong. Eighteen people had confirmed diagnoses, and six of them died. Since then, there have been sporadic cases around the world—but no large outbreaks.
How worried should we be about a bird flu pandemic?
The first known death from a bird flu virus in the US has sparked fears about another pandemic, yet the overall risk to the general public still remains low
Bird flu isn’t a pandemic-level threat yet, but the risk is growing
The first person in the U.S. just died from a strain of the virus in Louisiana, but there’s still some simple ways to stay safe.
Bird flu: What local experts say about risk of human-to-human infection
A researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital said the bird flu virus needs to be taken seriously so it doesn’t become the next pandemic.
What Foods Should You Avoid with the Bird Flu Threat? An Expert Clears Up the Confusion
The bird flu, which seemed to be fading away, has once again set off alarms. With the first death recorded in the United States and the virus detected in every state, the situation is becoming increasingly complex.
Trump and Biden officials begin talks on bird flu crisis
At least 66 people, most of them dairy workers, have been infected. Last week, the Louisiana Health Department reported the ...
Global pandemic fears fuelled by 'brand-new bird flu strain' after first human death in US
Bobbi Pritt, a professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, has opened up about conditions required for ...
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Aftermath of bird flu lowers supply and ups cost of eggs
Eggs are in short supply in California and high priced due to bird flu, laws, high labor and supply costs, and increased ...
Biden health officials say they built up US pandemic defenses. Trump promises changes
Biden officials touted the steps they took to halt or prevent disease threats, but some public heath researchers offer a more ...
Moderna’s Struggles Could Complicate Bird Flu Fight. What It Means for a Potential Vaccine.
Moderna continues to cut costs, which could raise questions about the vaccine playbook used during the Covid-19 pandemic.
How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in ...