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Influenza H5N1 and H1N1 viruses remain infectious in unpasteurized milk on milking machinery surfaces
Influenza Viruses Remain Infectious in Unpasteurized Milk on Milking Machinery Surfaces
First case of influenza A (H5) detected in Michigan resident
Michigan reports a human case of bird flu, the nation’s second linked to H5N1 outbreak in dairy cows
Move over, wastewater. Store-bought milk could be another way to track the bird flu outbreak in cows
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US Public Health Preparedness and Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses
What is the pandemic potential of avian influenza A(H5N1)?
On March 25, 2024, a national authority in Viet Nam notified WHO of a case of human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza. Then on April 1, a second but unrelated human infection with (H5N1virus was reported in Texas, USA.
Wastewater testing finds H5N1 avian flu in 9 Texas cities
Researchers who sequenced viruses from wastewater samples from 10 Texas cities found H5N1 avian flu virus in 9 of them, sometimes at levels that rivaled seasonal flu.
WHO's Science in 5: Avian Influenza
Why is WHO concerned about Avian Influenza or Bird Flu? Who is at risk? How can you protect yourself and which foods are safe to eat during an outbreak? Dr Wenqing Zhang explains in Science in 5.
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Updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Although bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans, sporadic human infections have occurred. It is important to note that “highly pathogenic” refers to severe impact in birds, not necessarily in humans.
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USDA, HHS Announce New Actions to Reduce Impact and Spread of H5N1
On March 25, 2024, immediately following the first detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle in the Texas panhandle region, USDA and HHS began their work to understand the origin of the emergence and its potential impact in bovines and humans.
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CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update
CDC is working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state public health and animal health officials, and other partners using a One Health approach.
