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Another Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered In California
This week, the World Organization for Animal Health reported that it had been notified by the USDA that a November outbreak ...
EU agencies track bird flu virus variants on increasing threat to humans
European regulators monitor bird flu variants; 20% of South Asian women miss daily activities during periods; weather affects ...
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What you need to know about the new bird flu strain found in the United States
In today’s Health Alert, a new strain of bird flu - H5N9 - has been detected in the U.S. The first confirmed case was found ...
Bird Flu Outbreak Costs U.S. Poultry Industry $1.4 Billion
This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but ...
Antibody treatment prevents severe bird flu in monkeys, researchers report
A prophylactic antibody-based immune therapy protects monkeys against severe disease caused by H5N1 avian flu, University of ...
Bird Flu Update as Antibody Therapy May Prevent Severe Illness
"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an immunologist.
Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn
Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a ...
Bird flu cases surging in UK but risk to humans remains low
Although cases of bird flu are surging among birds in the UK, the risk of the virus spreading to humans still remains extremely low. A bit of context about influenza explains why health protection ...
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What can you do to prevent getting bird flu?
People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For ...