bird flu

CDC Ends Bird Flu Emergency Response

The CDC ended the emergency response for H5N1, citing no new human cases since February and a decline in animal ...

JULY 9, 2025

California Uses Multipronged Approach Against Avian Flu

California has responded to the ongoing H5N1 outbreak by monitoring human and animal activities, and even testing ...

JULY 3, 2025

HHS Pulls Funding for Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Development

HHS has pulled funding for Moderna to continue development of its investigational avian influenza vaccine and ...

JUNE 5, 2025

How Close Is H5N1 to Reaching the Goal?

If H5N1 were on a soccer team, as one expert described it, it just might be able to score a goal: human-to-human ...

APRIL 24, 2025

Wild Birds Likely Source of H5 Bird Flu in Oregon Wastewater

Wastewater surveillance conducted in Oregon acted as an early indicator of the emergence of avian influenza in the ...

APRIL 22, 2025

Most Human H5 Bird Flu Cases in CA Had Exposure to Sick Cows

All but one case of people infected with bird flu in California have occurred in dairy workers who were exposed to ...

APRIL 21, 2025

Bird Flu in Cats Related to Raw Pet Food

The New York avian flu cases among cats were linked to eating raw foods. Other cat cases found among owners who ...

MARCH 28, 2025

Immune Antibody Appears Protective Against H5N1 in Monkeys

A prophylactic antibody-based immune therapy protects macaques against severe disease caused by H5N1 avian flu, ...

JANUARY 31, 2025

Single Mutation in H5N1 Influenza Surface Protein Could Enable Easier Human Infection

Scientists are concerned that the viruses could evolve to recognize human-type cell receptors in the upper airways ...

DECEMBER 9, 2024

CDC Confirms Pediatric Case of H5N1 Avian Flu in California

The CDC confirmed the first pediatric case of avian influenza A(H5N1).

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

CDC Updates Recommendations to Protect Workers From Avian Flu

The CDC updated its recommendations for farm workers from H5N1: More PPE, Testing and Prophylaxis recommended.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California

The CDC confirmed two more human cases of H5 bird flu. These occurred in California among people with occupational ...

OCTOBER 4, 2024

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