Two ways bird flu could cause a human pandemic
The US just recorded the first death from severe bird flu. Experts say it's not too early, or unreasonable, to prepare for the worst.
Is bird flu in livestock, poultry a global risk to humans?
Second human case of H5N1 bird flu has been deteced in the UK. It is the second symptomatic human case of H5N1 bird flu recorded in the UK, after the first was detected in 2022, the UK Health Security Agency said.
What bird flu experts are watching for in 2025
Since early 2024, the U.S. has logged 66 human cases of H5N1. Scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the virus’s spread as we enter a new year.
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.
A new strain of bird flu is found on a California duck farm
A new strain of H5N9 bird flu was detected at a commercial duck operation in California's Merced County. All the ducks were euthanized.
What Is H5N9? US Reports First Bird Flu Strain Outbreak in Poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu on a duck farm in California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) on Monday. Why It Mat
Scientists Confirm a New Strain of Bird Flu Has Emerged in The US
A new strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, the first time the variant has been discovered in poultry in the United States, an international agency said.
H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms To Look Out For?
The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.
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Influenza Pandemics of 1918 and 2009
The explosive pattern of the 1918 pandemic makes it a benchmark for ... In 1997, 18 cases of avian influenza A H5N1 infection occurred in humans in Hong Kong. It soon became evident that the ...
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Opinion: The time to tackle bird flu is now
Bird flu was first detected in domestic birds in 1996 in Southern China and has since spread to wild birds, mammals, and ...
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How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic
The 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a type of ... And that this will be enough to prevent another devastating pandemic. Bird flu has been circulating in US dairy cows for months.
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How Close Are We to the Avian Flu Outbreak Escalating Into a Pandemic?
Avian flu is rampant in poultry farms and in wild birds in the U.S. Every mutation brings the virus one step closer to the ...
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment ...
Because of the bird flu, there is an egg shortage
The price of eggs is soaring thanks to a shortage of eggs due to the bird flu.