Boston researcher and physician says we’re at ‘DEFCON 3’ for bird flu. Here’s what that means.
Public health experts are urging vigilance amid recent reports of severe bird flu cases in two North American patients.
Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before ...
In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body
As the seasonal flu picks up, there are even more opportunities for the bird flu to acquire mutations as the different ...
Bird Flu Update: How Regular Influenza May Help Protect You
Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu ...
"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1
In 2024, at least 66 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the United States, each one raising the risk of another ...
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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
The CDC previously confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana, but now the CDC has confirmed a virus ...
Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine
A 13-year-old girl in Canada became so sick with H5N1, or bird flu, in late 2024 that she had to be put on a ventilator.
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How Worried Should We Be About the Latest Bird-Flu Mutation?
A virologist explains that why this probably isn’t the big one — but that it’s a sign of bad things happening with the virus.
Experts warn of bird flu mutation after first severe U.S. case in Louisiana
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CDC reports potentially troublesome mutations in bird flu found in Louisiana patient
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Federal health officials have confirmed unsettling new details about the first ...
How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
The U.S. government failed to eliminate the virus on dairy farms when it was confined to a handful of states. Now at least 875 herds across 16 states have tested positive.