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Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Cats and Chickens

The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Cats and Chickens

H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread amid commercial and backyard poultry, and additional cases have been reported in domestic cats

LAist on MSN · 6h

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Bird Flu: Vaccines May Drive Virus Evolution

"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers wrote.

Wired · 1d

The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One

H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the country’s first human death due to bird flu, vaccination isn’t yet recommended.

KING-TV Seattle on MSN · 1d

The bird flu virus is evolving. NBC News medical analyst shares what you need to know

Leading pulmonologist and NBC News medical analyst Dr. Vin Gupta explains that while the virus is evolving, there has been no evidence of human-to-human transmission

Over 100,000 ducks to be euthanized at New York farm

Newsday · 1d

Bird flu outbreak hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue; 99,000 birds being euthanized

Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Suburban Chicago Chicken Farm, Wiping Out 3,000 Hens

The family-owned farm is the latest victim of the deadly outbreak hitting poultry, dairy herds and people across the nation.

ABC · 12h

Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected

A farm in Long Island, New York, is being forced to euthanize its flock of more than 100,000 ducks after health officials detected cases of bird flu.

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First presumptive case of bird flu detected in wild snow goose in Philadelphia, officials say

Philadelphia health officials say a goose found next to Carroll Park in West Philadelphia had highly infectious bird flu.

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Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's 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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Ohio Department of Health provides update on seasonal and respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus

Regarding avian influenza, while there have been outbreaks in poultry farms and flocks, there have been no reported human cases in Ohio. However, the doctor cautioned that people should avoid contact ...

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 ...

Bird flu outbreak: Over 2 million chickens, turkeys test positive in Miami Valley

High Path Avian Influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, cases are continuing to grow in poultry in the Miami Valley, with over 2 million new cases confirmed this month.