Avian flu spreading in California raises pandemic threat for humans
Officials are racing to vaccinate dairy workers against the seasonal flu to prevent the two viruses from combining.
Is it time to freak out about bird flu?
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza: France places its territory at “moderate” risk level to strengthen protection of poultry farms
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.
California reports 4 more probable H5 cases in dairy workers
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today reported four more probable avian flu infections in dairy workers.
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Australian Government delivering more than $100 million to fight avian influenza
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.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update
In this week's spotlight, CDC confirms three additional cases of H5 bird flu in California,
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case 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.
As bird flu outbreak expands in California, dairy farms report it’s worse than they expected
A third farmworker has tested positive for bird flu in California, according to the state’s health department.
Novel Epidemiologic Features of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus A H5N1 2.3.3.4b Panzootic: A Review
Avian influenza is one of the most devastating avian diseases.
Information for Workers Exposed to H5N1 Bird Flu
CDC has created guidance to help your employer.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update
CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows, poultry and other animals in the United States.
Missouri investigates more possible human-to-human H5N1 avian flu spread
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said investigators in Missouri were looking into eight possible human infections of H5N1 avian flu.
