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The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Bird flu detected at eighth Victorian farm

Another Victorian farm has been confirmed to have bird flu, the eighth in the state, with the chickens at the property doomed to be euthanised.

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‘A head-in-the-sand approach’: The U.S. strategic drug stockpile is inadequate for a bird flu outbreak

The U.S. stock is inadequate for a H5N1 pandemic. It’s time to ramp up solutions.

Fortune

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

More than a million chickens are due to be destroyed to fight a growing bird flu outbreak, posing risks to egg supply chains.

AAP

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"Flying blind" with bird flu

Testing failures are a key reason the U.S. fared so poorly with COVID. Are we repeating these mistakes with H5N1?

Salon

The potential dangers of raw milk

Food scientists and nutritionists explain why

Salon

Plea for calm as mass bird-cull ordered to stop flu

Some 240,000 birds will be destroyed on a NSW egg farm to tackle the spread of bird flu in two states.

AAP

Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why

Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these claims, however, and the risk of serious illness is much greater.

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Bird flu pandemic risk high as cow cases appear and officials warn of humans’ role

USDA report finds transmission likely happening when workers, cows, vehicles and equipment go to multiple farms

The Guardian - US

The biggest mysteries about bird flu

Whether H5N1 unleashes another pandemic is dependent on if we try to stop its spread now

Salon

Bird flu detected at egg farm in Sydney’s Hawkesbury

Avian influenza virus identified as H7N8 strain – different from outbreaks of H7N3 and H7N9 first detected in Victoria a month ago

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Dutton unveils nuclear plan without costs; bird flu detected in NSW; and children dying from air pollution

The Coalition is proposing to build seven nuclear power plants and two small modular reactors

The Guardian - AU

Experts struggle to crack mystery new bird-flu outbreak

Australia does not do enough to protect its biosecurity, an expert has warned as authorities work overtime to contain the spread of bird flu in two states.

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United States Urged To Improve Response To H5N1 Outbreaks

Learn about the challenges and responses to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the U.S. compared to Finland's successful containment strategies.

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Understanding The Potential Threat Of Bird Flu Mutations

Explore the impact of bird flu on various animal species and the potential risks associated with cross-species transmission and viral mutations.

The Independent UK

Bird flu is highly lethal to some animals, but not to others. Scientists wants to know why

Scientists are trying to determine why bird flu kills some animals quickly but leads to mild illnesses in others

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The Guardian - US

Top CDC officials warns US needs ‘more tests’ in face of bird flu fears

Agency principal deputy director wants more testing of farm workers who work in proximity to affected animals

The Times of India

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| COVID can protect against common cold, what happens when you eat a bird with bird flu, managing bloating and gas during summer, ayurvedic self-care practices and more

Welcome to the TOI Morning Health News Briefing! Each edition offers the latest wellness tips, nutritional advice, and updates on medical advancements. Our goal is to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle through informed choices and up-to-date information. Stay tuned for valuable insights and guidance on your health journey.

The Guardian - AU

Police investigate after pro-Palestinian slogans graffitied on Canberra war memorial – as it happened

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Ducks culled as flu hits sixth Victorian farm

Flocks of ducks will be disposed of after bird flu has been detected at a sixth Victorian farm which was already in quarantine.

The Times of India

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India, safety rules for home cooked food, what is water allergy, woman and sexual health, and more

The Conversation

How a little brown bird could sound the alarm on lead poisoning in Australian children

Recent public health threats such as COVID, and the current bird flu outbreak in Victoria, show we can’t separate human health from the natural environment. Our research examining the link between lead exposure in house sparrows and children is another sobering reminder of this shared health burden.

The Conversation

An ounce of prevention: Now is the time to take action on H5N1 avian flu, because the stakes are enormous

Bird flu poses a massive threat, and the potential for a catastrophic new pandemic is imminent. We still have a chance to stop a possible humanitarian disaster, but only if we get to work urgently, carefully and aggressively.

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