Why Is the US Not Vaccinating Poultry Against Bird Flu?
As bird flu wreaks havoc across the United States, with devastating consequences for birds, dairy herds, and even humans, the decision not to vaccinate poultry has increasingly come under scrutiny. While other countries have used vaccines as part of their strategy to control outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus,
First Human Bird Flu Death Confirmed in United States
The first human patient in the United States with a confirmed case of avian influenza has died, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Health. The individual was older than 65 years and had underlying medical conditions and remains the only known human case in the state.
Bird flu patient dies in Louisiana; was exposed to poultry, wild birds
A person in Louisiana who contracted a severe case of avian influenza last month died Monday, marking the first case of a death in the U.S. following contraction of the virus.
Louisiana reports first U.S. human death from Bird Flu
The Louisiana Department of Health reported that a patient hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, in the U.S. has died.
First bird flu patient in U.S. dies in Louisiana
The first patient hospitalized with avian influenza in the United States has died in Louisiana, the state's department of health announced Monday.
First U.S. fatality from bird flu reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident infected by H5N1 bird flu has died, state authorities there reported Monday, marking the first U.S. death from the disease. The patient, a person older than 65 years with preexisting conditions,
What to Know About Bird Flu After the First US Death
For influenza viruses, imperfection is a strength. They constantly mutate, producing new strains that challenge immune systems primed to fight earlier varieties. That’s what makes flu a life-long threat to humans and the animal species — mainly birds — that are vulnerable to it.
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US reports first fatal H5N1 infection as avian flu strikes more poultry, cats
In related news, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed ...
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Avian influenza detected in flock in Pocahontas
MOOREFIELD — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of bird flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), in a backyard flock of chickens in Pocahontas County. ...
Nation’s first ‘severe’ avian flu patient dies in Louisiana
The Louisiana patient who contracted what officials said was the nation’s first “severe” case of avian influenza has died, ...
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Mild avian flu cases in US spark safety warnings for poultry and dairy sectors
Researchers identify 46 mild cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) in U.S. poultry and dairy workers, highlighting low PPE ...
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Korea confirms 20th case of avian influenza this winter, over 150,000 chickens culled
Korea has confirmed its 20th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) for this winter season at an egg farm in Gyeonggi ...
Number of chickens culled in Japan soars to 1.7m amid bird flu outbreak
In November, around 2,500 chickens were culled after an outbreak of the virus was reported on a farm in Gyoda city’s Saitama ...
7 southwestern Ontario poultry farms in quarantine after avian flu outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says seven poultry farms in southwestern Ontario have been placed under quarantine due to an avian flu outbreak.
Avian flu outbreak leads to quarantine of seven poultry farms in southwestern Ontario
The premises under quarantine include four in Oxford County, two in Strathroy and one in North Middlesex, which are all located near London.