Does pasteurization inactivate bird flu virus in milk?
Data provide direct evidence that the standard pasteurization methods used by dairy companies are effective in inactivating all tested subtypes of influenza viruses in raw milk.
Inactivation of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Raw Milk at 63°C and 72°C
Findings highlight the need for research on HPAI A(H5N1) virus in dairy production.
Avian Influenza: keeping careful watch to keep the EU safe
With avian Influenza increasing, two European Commission health threat management experts, Francisco Reviriego and Ingrid Keller, explain the risks of its spread in Europe and what the EU is doing to keep people, animals and the environment safe.
Zoonotic infections by avian influenza virus: changing global epidemiology, investigation, and control
Avian influenza virus continues to pose zoonotic, epizootic, and pandemic threats worldwide, as exemplified by the 2020–23 epizootics of re-emerging H5 genotype avian influenza viruses
Avian Influenza A (H9N2) - India
the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) for India reported to WHO a case of human infection with avian influenza A(H9N2) virus detected in a child resident of West Bengal state in India.
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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The United States has the strongest avian influenza surveillance program in the world.
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Commission secures access for Member States to 665,000 doses of zoonotic influenza vaccines to prevent avian flu
The vaccine is intended for those most exposed to potential transfers of avian influenza from birds or animals, such as poultry farm workers and veterinarians.
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Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses | Avian Influenza (Flu)
This report provides an update to the April 26, 2024, report to include three additional sporadic human cases (1 in Australia and 2 in the United States) and recent activity in the United States.
Finland offers vaccination against bird flu to those working with poultry, or on fur farms
Finland has become the first country in the EU to vaccinate against the H5N1 avian flu.
Huge amounts of bird-flu virus found in raw milk of infected cows
New findings point to the milking process as a possible route of avian-influenza spread between cows — and from cow to human.
Avian Influenza A (H5N2) - Mexico
On 23 May 2024, the Mexico International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) reported to PAHO/WHO a confirmed fatal case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N2) virus.
