CDC monitors bird flu

First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says
The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher.
Bird Flu Update: CDC Says It's Searching for These Pandemic Red Flags
The CDC has revealed the red flags it is monitoring for that suggest that bird flu was about to become the world's next pandemic.
"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1
In 2024, at least 66 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the United States, each one raising the risk of another pandemic like COVID-19. So far, most cases have been described as “mild,” which means they weren't hospitalized.
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.
New Bird Flu Mutation Discovered In US As Cat Infections Cause Alarm
The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed experts -- not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
Federal health officials have confirmed unsettling new details about the first United States case of severe bird flu,
'Worrisome' mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
Bird Flu Mutated Inside US Patient, Raising Concern
The bird flu virus found in a severely ill patient hospitalized in the United States has mutated to become better adapted to human airways, though there is no evidence it has spread beyond the individual,
Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread
The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus. Doctors react and share their concerns.
‘Concerning’ Mutation In US Patient With Severe Bird Flu
As of December 30, the CDC has confirmed 66 human cases of the bird flu virus in the United States. Most of them were mild infections among dairy workers and others who had contact with infected animals.
As pace and severity of human H5N1 cases accelerate, NIH leaders call for more action on bird flu
Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 ...
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‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teen
The fate of a Canadian teenager who was infected with H5N1 bird flu in early November, and subsequently admitted to an ...
I’m an Emergency Physician Keeping an Eye on Bird Flu. It’s Getting Dicey.
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Another raw pet food H5N1 bird flu recall. More sick cats in L.A. County
L.A. County public health officials are reupping their warning to pet owners: Do not feed pets raw food. More cats have been ...
Trump faces a big bird flu problem
President-elect Donald Trump must contend with the H5N1 bird flu virus circulating among livestock, which experts fear could ...
A Bird Flu Vaccine Exists. Why Hasn't It Been Approved?
The call to authorize a vaccine comes after the CDC announced that a person in Louisiana was hospitalized with the country's first known case of severe illness caused by the virus earlier this month.
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Stanislaus County dairy, poultry farms struggle with bird flu. But production continues
It’s safe to drink pasteurized milk but people run a high risk if they drink raw milk” — Linda Pinfold, agricultural ...