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Avian flu in America is a political problem and a health threat
The outbreak of avian flu, which began in turkeys in February 2022, has already led to the death of 150m birds, including 41m ...
Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
What you need to know about bird flu. Public health experts are closely watching avian influenza, which has affected chickens ...
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Health commissioner tells lawmakers risk of avian flu to general public is ‘low’
People who work with animals are at higher risk, Mark Levine said Tuesday, and the state is keeping an eye out for a “nightmare scenario.” ...
The U.S. dodged a bird flu pandemic nearly 70 years ago. Can we do it again?
By 1957, scientists had a significantly more sophisticated understanding of influenza, worrying them that a pandemic similar ...
We must prepare now for the threat of bird flu
When H5N1 first came to the attention of infectious disease professionals 20 years ago, there was concern it could mutate and ...
Officials warn public to steer clear of sick, dead animals after avian flu detected at Rouge Park
Officials are warning the public to be vigilant and use “common sense” after avian influenza was recently detected at Rouge ...
Q&A: Wildlife disease expert discusses avian flu, risks and prevention
With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, ...
Is US bird flu outbreak in cattle a global risk to humans?
A second subtype of H5 bird flu, known as D1.1, was detected in dairy cattle and infected one worker in the US state of ...
Can the U.S. head off a potential bird flu pandemic? UW-Madison researchers weigh in
As bird flu continues to threaten animals and public health, the U.S. government has stepped up its response. Experts says it ...
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Deadly H5N1 bird flu becomes an 'existential threat' to biodiversity worldwide
The progression of the species-jumping disease has been unprecedented, including the first-ever U.S. cases of infections in ...
The Conversation5d
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
The escalating threat of avian flu has forced ... outbreak may become a deadly pandemic, while another does not. Influenza is one of the most unpredictable of diseases. Each year, the virus ...