H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
2 days ago · Learn about the latest outbreaks of H5 bird flu in wild birds, poultry and dairy cows in the U.S. and the low public health risk. Find out how to protect yourself and what to do if you have contact with infected animals or become sick.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 4, 2024
Nov 5, 2024 · CDC reports 44 confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in people exposed to infected animals, mostly dairy cows and poultry. The virus is closely related to the clade 2.3.4.4b strain and has not shown increased transmissibility or resistance to antivirals.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update October 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024 · CDC reports six human cases of H5N1 bird flu infection in California, mostly among dairy workers, and 299 affected dairy herds in 14 states. CDC provides genetic sequencing data, antiviral susceptibility testing, and seasonal flu vaccination for farm workers.
Teen in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of H5 bird flu
14 hours ago · A British Columbia teen who contracted Canada's first known human case of H5 bird flu has deteriorated swiftly in recent days and is now in critical condition, health officials reported Tuesday ...
The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu.
Sep 12, 2024 · With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus could rise — and they’re taking steps to prevent the creation...
Bird flu: Canada teen in critical condition with suspected H5 virus
1 day ago · A Canadian teenager is hospitalized in critical condition with suspected bird flu, health officials reported Tuesday. The teen has been receiving care at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver ...
Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada: Update on Avian …
1 day ago · "This detection was picked up via hospital -based influenza surveillance, confirming that human influenza surveillance in British Columbia and Canada is effective at detecting avian influenza A(H5). We must continue to remain vigilant in our efforts to prevent the spread of avian influenza between animals and to humans."
Canada detects its first presumptive human H5 bird flu case
4 days ago · OTTAWA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in the western province of British Columbia, health officials said on Saturday.
U.S. records first case of highly contagious bird flu in ... - NBC News
Apr 29, 2022 · The H5N1 virus now circulating has been found in commercial and backyard birds in 29 states and in wild birds in 34 states, the CDC said. An outbreak at a lake outside Chicago is believed to have...
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within ... - NBC News
May 1, 2024 · The U.S. has two vaccines ready should the strain of bird flu circulating in dairy cows begin spreading easily to people, federal health officials said Wednesday. They could begin shipping...