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).
Germany reports rare outbreak of H7N5 bird flu near Dutch border
Germany reported a rare outbreak of highly pathogenic H7N5 bird flu on a farm in the western part of the country, near the border with the Netherlands, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Thursday.
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Avian flu: cases on the decline in Europe, surveillance recommended in view of upcoming season
Europe has recorded the lowest number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in poultry and wild birds since 2019/2020 and the risk to the general public remains low.
Characterization of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in retail dairy products in the US
In March 2024, clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) was detected in dairy cattle in the US, and it was discovered that the virus could be detected in raw milk.
CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the United States has been identified in the state of Colorado.
What You Need to Know About Bird Flu Vaccines
lu is generally a health concern in the fall and winter, but this spring and summer, influenza—specifically avian influenza, or bird flu—is dominating headlines and weighing heavily on the minds of health experts.
COVID-19 health information system assessments in eight European countries: identified gaps, best practices and recommendations
Global threats, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, have highlighted the critical importance of robust and well-functioning health information systems (HIS) in effectively addressing public health emergencies.
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Flash Report: Fourth meeting of the Public Health Expert Group (PHEG)
Representatives of EU Member States agreed on the launch of a call for best and promising practices on prevention, mapping of prevention policies and updating the Healthier Together guidance document by including new focus on lifelong prevention.
First sighting of human H5N1 in Australia: A detailed account and public health implications
On May 22, 2024, Australia reported its first confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus to the World Health Organization.
H1N2v flu infects 2 more people in Pennsylvania
The state reported a similar H1N2v case in March, so the two new cases lift the nation's total for the year to three.
