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,
What Does First U.S Bird Flu Death Tell Experts about Disease Severity?
Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s human cases have been mild
Public Health Analysis Continues After First Human Bird Flu Death in US
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 in Connecticut: Wild birds and poultry are affected, but so far, no human cases
Connecticut has not been spared from the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has primarily been impacting livestock.
Bird Flu Patient in Louisiana Becomes First Human Death in Current H5N1 Outbreak
The case in Louisiana is the first human death from bird flu in the U.S. during this current outbreak, but there was a death in Mexico back in May 2024 in a patient with no known exposure to farm animals. The case, much like the patient in Louisiana, was in a person with other underlying conditions, though it’s not clear what those may have been.
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US
Shares in vaccine developers jumped on Tuesday after the US reported its first human death from the H5 strain of bird flu. Moderna’s stock rose 6 per cent, Novavax gained more than 12 per cent and CureVac’s shares advanced 10 per cent.
Bird Flu Risk Remains Low After First US Death, WHO Says
The risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
First human bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana
The person became ill after contact with a combination of a backyard flock and wild birds, the health department said in a news release. The department declined to release any more information about the patient to protect their privacy.
As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?
The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.
Louisiana Person Is the First US Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say
The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. Louisiana health officials announced the death on Monday. Health officials have said the person was older than 65,
What to know about the first bird flu–related death in the U.S.
H5N1 has infected 66 people in the United States since early 2024, mostly causing mild illness. A Louisiana man was the first to get severely sick.
Pa. farmers worry that avian flu will hit their flocks: ‘The risk is absolutely there’
Farmers are being urged to remain vigilant, especially after the virus was detected in snow geese in the state.
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Avian flu surges in birds, cows as government steps up efforts to combat spread
A surge of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases in dairy cattle and the first death of a person from the virus have refocused attention on the ongoing outbreak, which shows no signs of fading away ...
Bird flu is reaching Arizona. Here's what to know
A global outbreak of avian flu has reached Arizona, affecting animals and humans. Officials say the public health risk ...
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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 ...
Here’s what you need to know about bird flu
The recent bird flu outbreak in the United States has not yet resulted in any positive human tests in Maine, although public ...
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Delaware officials urge vigilance as bird flu detected in Kent County poultry
and poultry, according to the department. It spreads not only from bird to bird but through contact with infected equipment or even the clothing and shoes of flock caretakers. Avian influenza ...