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. Around the same time, a senior in Louisiana was diagnosed with the first "severe" case in the U.S.
Bird Flu Mutation: Risk of New Pandemic Explained
A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some experts of a pandemic.
Why scientists say we are fighting H5N1 bird flu with one hand tied behind our backs
When, where and how the H5N1 bird flu virus may evolve and its capacity to spark a pandemic is hard to predict — in part, some researchers say, because of federal restrictions on gain-of-function research.
US announces $306 million in new bird flu funding
U.S. President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced Friday that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation's bird flu response before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The new funding will support national,
Bird flu virus: Preparing for tomorrow despite minimal risk today
The HPAI H5N1 virus has spread globally, infecting birds, mammals, and some humans. Most human cases are mild.
Traws Pharma Secures $72.6 Million for Bird Flu Treatment Development
NEWTOWN, PA — Traws Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRAW) has finalized agreements to raise up to $72.6 million to support the development of its promising bird flu treatment, Tivoxavir Marboxil. The
Bird flu case confirmed in West Virginia
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, was found in a backyard flock in Pocahontas County, marking the second time it has been found in West Virginia since the start of a global outbreak in 2022.
San Diego scientists say human cells offer some protection from bird flu
As the so-called bird flu wreaks havoc on chicken and dairy farms, scientists warn a new human pandemic could be on the horizon. But researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology say our immune systems can offer some protection.
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CDC Keeps Its Eyes Open For Signs Of Bird Flu Turning Into A Pandemic
The agency says it is looking for red flags, but the risk to the public still remains low. Meanwhile, a Louisiana patient with a severe case of bird flu showed worrying mutations in the samples ...
Will bird flu lead to another pandemic in the US? Experts weigh in as concerns grow
Doctors say the case of a teen left in critical condition shows H5N1 "can cause severe human illness." Mutations in the virus are deepening concerns about the spread of H5N1.
5 Infectious Diseases to Keep an Eye On in 2025
Childhood vaccination rates are on the decline at a time when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could lead the Health and Human Services ...
We ‘have our head in the sand’: Health experts warn US isn’t reacting fast enough to threat of bird flu
The US hasn’t learned lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that it could use to mitigate the threat of pathogens like H5N1 bird ...
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H5N1 Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
The most common kind of bird flu is the H5N1 strain ... A few cases of severe pneumonia and death have been reported in China. Doctors can’t diagnose bird flu just by your symptoms.
Bird Flu mutation sparks fears of a new pandemic
Health officials in the United States have raised concerns over the possible risks of a new pandemic, after a bird flu ...
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Bird Flu News
Dec. 19, 2024 — Stitching together four molecules found in the standard flu vaccine ensures an immune response to all of them, scientists have ... Flu Virus Remains Infectious in Refrigerated ...
Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
“For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can ...