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WHO confirms first fatal human case of H5N2 bird flu

A 59-year-old resident of the State of Mexico has died from bird flu in the first confirmed case of a human infected with the H5N2 variant, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday. The patient passed away on April 24 after experiencing fever, shortness of breath, diarrhea, and nausea.…

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2024

Mexico man dies from first human case of bird flu strain H5N2

Scientists are on alert for signs the virus is adapting to spread more easily among humans, after the WHO announced the death from April

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

Man in Mexico died of a bird flu strain that hadn't been confirmed before in a human, WHO says

Health authorities say a man in Mexico died from a type of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

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'Increased evidence that we should be alert': H5N1 bird flu is adapting to mammals in 'new ways'

New research in marine mammals suggests the virus is increasingly adapting to mammalian hosts.

LiveScience · Jun 5, 2024

Does bird flu impact food safety?

"Does that mean milk is safe to drink and won't transmit bird flu? Yes and no"

Salon · Jun 5, 2024

Bird flu strikes down chickens at fourth Victorian farm

A fourth chicken farm in Victoria has tested positive for a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu as authorities prepare to cull all birds on the property.

AAP · Jun 5, 2024

With all this bird flu around, how safe are eggs, chicken or milk?

Recent outbreaks of bird flu – in US dairy herds, poultry farms in Australia and elsewhere, and isolated cases in humans – have raised the issue of food safety.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

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Hens culled, egg shortage as bird flu outbreak spreads

A third Victorian chicken farm will cull tens of thousands of hens after a deadly strain of avian flu was found, sparking a warning about egg supplies.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Latest human H5N1 bird flu case in US is 1st to cause respiratory symptoms

This infection, tied to an ongoing outbreak in cows, is the first in the U.S. to cause respiratory symptoms, but not the first H5N1 case in the world to do so.

LiveScience · Jun 3, 2024

Afternoon Update: Fair Work finds ABC sacked Lattouf; Qantas unveils boarding changes; and what bird flu means for Australia

Decision paves the way for the journalist to pursue an unlawful termination case

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024

Bird flu vaccines face a problem: eggs

Fertilized hen eggs are still the main ingredient in making vaccines that may protect us against H5N1

Salon · Jun 1, 2024

Third US Case Of H5 Bird Flu Reported In Michigan

Latest update on H5 bird flu outbreak in the US linked to dairy cattle. Learn about symptoms, risks, and preventive measures. Stay informed!

Scientists are testing mRNA vaccines to protect cows and people against bird flu

The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines — akin to the shots deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Farmworker In Michigan Tests Positive For Bird Flu

Learn about the recent bird flu case in Michigan, its symptoms, precautions, and CDC's response to prevent spread.

Third bird flu case in humans confirmed

The infected farmworker was not linked to previous cases, but the risk to public remains low, the CDC reports

The Guardian - US · May 30, 2024

Third person tested positive for bird flu in the US, CDC says

Farm worker who had contact with sick cows tests positive for H5N1, making it the second case detected in Michigan

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Michigan reports another person working with cows got bird flu, the third US case this year

Health officials say another Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2024

The Crunch: migration hits record high, bird flu takes flight and kicking goals with AFL mullets

We look at four of the best charts from the past fortnight, including one that demonstrates the power of nostalgia

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Salon · May 29, 2024

Farmworkers exposed to bird flu

Many dairy worker advocates believe H5N1 has spread to more people than is being reported

4.2 Million Chickens To Be Killed Due To Bird Flu

Millions of chickens culled in Iowa and Minnesota due to bird flu outbreak, with concerns rising as the virus spreads to dairy cattle farms.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

More than four million chickens to be killed after bird flu hits egg farm

Bird flu has become somewhat common among poultry, but its spread to cattle has added to worries about the disease

US And European Nations Consider Bird Flu Worker Vaccinations

Health officials consider vaccinating at-risk workers to prevent spread of bird flu virus.

The Guardian - US · May 24, 2024

Scientists get creative in monitoring bird flu outbreak – by testing feces

With second human case of H5N1 reported, CDC launches dashboard to monitor wastewater, and recruits students to help

AAP · May 24, 2024

Bird flu cull leads to 450,000 fewer eggs per day

It could take years for farms impacted by an avian influenza outbreak to recover after the deaths of half a million chickens.

The Times of India · May 24, 2024

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Australia's first case of bird flu acquired it from India, ed alert issued for Delhi NCR, tips for diabetics to stay healthy during intense heatwave, impact of yoga on keeping the heart healthy, and more

Australia's first human case of bird flu confirmed in a child who got the infection while in India

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