The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.

AAP · Jun 19

Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

SYDNEY - A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

FED:'Sobering': flu strain kills thousands of seal pups

A devastating strain of bird flu has wiped out more than 75 per cent of the southern elephant seal pup population on a remote sub-Antarctic island.

AAP · Jun 18

Pet owner awarded $800K after cat died from eating food contaminated with bird flu

Internal text messages showed a manager asked to change marketing materials to say products ‘are testing’ for the virus, though standard screening had not begun

The Independent UK · May 27

Bird Flu Found in the Tap Water You Flush Away: H5N1 Has Been Detected in Wastewater Across 10 Texas Cities — Including Houston

A landmark scientific finding that emerged from Texas's own universities — and that received far too little public attention — revealed that the H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities simultaneously.

Medical Daily · May 27

Bird Flu in Dairy Cows: CDC Says Risk Is Low, But Here’s What You Need to Know

The emergence of bird flu in dairy cows has sparked understandable concern among consumers, farmers, and public health officials alike. While headlines may sound alarming, health authorities emphasize that the overall risk to the public remains low. Still, the situation is evolving, and staying informed is essential for making smart…

Budget and the Bees · May 6

Groundbreaking trial for human bird flu vaccine begins in UK and US

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The Independent UK · Apr 22

Bird flu vaccine trial begins to fight ‘real possibility’ of virus threat for humans

The vaccine will utilise mRNA technology similar to that employed in Covid-19 jabs

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Major trial for human bird flu vaccine launches

Around 4,000 people will be recruited for the study, the majority of which will be in the UK.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

Full picture of deadly flu on island yet to be revealed

Scientists who went on a landmark trip to a World Heritage-listed sub-Antarctic island are awaiting more results after a deadly bird flu strain was discovered.

AAP · Apr 8