Preparing schools for the H5N1 bird flu they’re likely to face
As Covid-19 swept across the United States, schools were among the most highly affected public spaces.
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CDC Issues Updated Guidance to Help Prevent Spread of Flu at Agricultural Fairs
With agricultural and livestock fairs happening all around the country this summer and fall, the chances for people to be in close contact with pigs, poultry (e.g., chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese), and cattle increase.
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H5N1 Bird Flu Detections across the United States in Backyard and Commercial Poultry
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected in U.S.
CEPI steps up H5N1 preparedness as outbreak in cattle persists
An outbreak of H5N1 bird flu among cattle in the United States
Have we learned anything?
Searching for “COVID-19 lessons learned” on PubMed gives you 4840 results—a long list of opinion pieces, reviews, and consensus statements telling us what we can learn from our recent pandemic experience.
Pathogenicity and transmissibility of bovine H5N1 influenza virus
Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) viruses occasionally infect, but typically do not transmit, in mammals.
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Avian flu: increased vigilance recommended
Avian influenza viruses continue to circulate, albeit at low levels, among wild bird populations across the European Union and the European Economic Area (EU/EEA).
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Age, comorbidity burden and late presentation are significant predictors of hospitalization length and acute respiratory failure in patients with influenza
Influenza viruses are responsible for a high number of infections and hospitalizations every year.
Age, comorbidity burden and late presentation are significant predictors of hospitalization length and acute respiratory failure in patients with influenza
Influenza viruses are responsible for a high number of infections and hospitalizations every year.
Cambodia reports new human case of H5N1 bird flu
A toddler in Cambodia is seriously ill after testing positive for H5N1 bird flu, the health ministry confirmed on Saturday, making it the country’s sixth human case so far this year.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update
CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
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How CDC is monitoring influenza data among people to better understand the current avian influenza A (H5N1) situation
CDC influenza (flu) surveillance systems show no indicators of unusual influenza activity in people, including avian influenza A(H5N1).