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Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk

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Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can exchange genetic material. This is known as genetic shif

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'

Public health officials have warned that new mutations of bird flu with human flu could have dangerous consequences.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Experts Warn of Growing Risks as Bird Flu Cases Rise

A Canadian teen's severe bird flu infection has highlighted growing concerns about the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, which has seen a steady rise in human cases across the U.S. According to a news release,

Biden ramps up bird flu spending

The Independent on MSN · 4h

Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know

While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low

The New York Times · 22h

Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness

The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

LA Times on MSN · 10d

Why scientists say we are fighting H5N1 bird flu with one hand tied behind our backs

When, where and how the H5N1 bird flu virus may evolve and its capacity to spark a pandemic is hard to predict — in part, some researchers say, because of federal restrictions on gain-of-function research.

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Bird Flu Update: How Regular Influenza May Help Protect You

Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu ...

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Here’s what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California

Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency as the virus continues to infect dairy herds across the country — including more ...

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HHS to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring, preparedness

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday it will award $306 million in additional funding to monitor ...

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Is my pet safe from bird flu in Washington? Here’s what you need to know for cats and dogs

Dozens of cats across the U.S. have tested positive for avian flu, federal officials say. The west coast has been hit ...

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As pace and severity of human H5N1 cases accelerate, NIH leaders call for more action on bird flu

Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 ...

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Boston researcher and physician says we’re at ‘DEFCON 3’ for bird flu. Here’s what that means.

Public health experts are urging vigilance amid recent reports of severe bird flu cases in two North American patients.

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Genetic mutations in H5N1 bird flu raise transmission concerns

A genetic analysis of the H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient reveals potential mutations for human transmissibility, says ...

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Bird Flu Update: CDC Says It's Searching for These Pandemic Red Flags

The CDC has revealed the red flags it is monitoring for that suggest that bird flu was about to become the world's next ...

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