Since 2020, there has been unprecedented global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in wild bird populations with spillover into a variety of mammalian species and sporadically humans.

The outbreak of clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses of the H5N1 subtype (HPAI H5N1) in dairy cows in the US has so far resulted in spillover infections of at least thirteen farm workers.

The case of avian influenza A (H5) confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Missouri, USA.

Officials are racing to vaccinate dairy workers against the seasonal flu to prevent the two viruses from combining.

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A decree published on October 15 in the Official Journal raises the risk level for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from "negligible" to "moderate" throughout metropolitan France.

Hosted by the Parliament of the Czech Republic in Prague and ESWI Board Member Roman Prymula, the event brought together key stakeholders in the Czech Republic to discuss and address the critical issues surrounding vaccine uptake.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today reported four more probable avian flu infections in dairy workers.

The Australian Government is investing an additional $95 million to further prepare and protect the nation against a strain of avian influenza that carries significant risks for our agricultural industries, our unique wildlife and the national economy.

In this week's spotlight, CDC confirms three additional cases of H5 bird flu in California,

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California.

A third farmworker has tested positive for bird flu in California, according to the state’s health department.