‘This Is a Dangerous Virus’
A bird-flu pandemic is far from inevitable. But health experts are closely monitoring an outbreak that could quickly escalate ...
As H5N1 Is Detected In San Francisco, A Panel Discusses Next Steps
San Francisco confirmed that a child in the city became the first case of H5N1. A panel of biotech leaders discussed what ...
MDH says providers should test for H5N1 bird flu in hospitalized flu patients
The CDC and MDH are advising health care providers to order further laboratory testing on positive influenza A specimens ...
Bird flu has been reported worldwide. Is it a threat to humans? What the CDC recommends.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to ...
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H5N1 Pandemic Alert: CDC Warns of 9 Mutations in Bird Flu Virus Capable of Infecting Humans
The H5N1 virus has mutated meaning it has begun to adapt to infect humans better raising new questions about H5N1's pandemic ...
With a recent confirmation of bird flu in CT, should people worry? Here’s what you need to know.
Bird flu, also known as the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, has been making the rounds in the United States over the ...
First U.S. H5N1 Death Sparks Urgency: Scientists Warn That Bird Flu Is Mutating Faster Than Expected
Researchers at Texas Biomed have identified nine mutations in a strain of bird flu found in a person in Texas. Bad news: This ...
As avian influenza A(H5N1) concerns continue, mRNA vaccines offer great potential
With cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) continuing to rise among cattle and humans in the US, scientists and government health ...
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Yes, you can keep feeding songbirds: Answering your questions about H5N1
A cardinal at a birdfeeder. (John Kelly/The Washington Post) You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate medical and public health challenges. Click here to get the ...
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CDC urges doctors to speed subtyping of patients hospitalized with the flu to better track H5N1 infections
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging hospitals to accelerate advanced testing of people they suspect ...
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Could The H5N1 Virus Spark A Health Crisis In India? Wildlife Deaths Raise Serious Concerns. Could This Virus Spread To Us | Health Live
India faces a significant risk of an H5N1 bird flu pandemic due to its vast poultry industry, extensive wetlands, and crucial ...
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New Insights Into H5N1 Variability in Human Mutations
Mutations in one of the first human-isolated strains of H5N1 bird flu in the US were identified by the Texas Biomedical ...