Bird flu 'mutates' as warning issued over 'huge red flag' that would risk new pandemic
Samples taken from the first patient who died from bird flu show that a strain of the virus has “mutated” to infect humans more effectively. A patient - hospitalised last month in Louisiana - died after the H5N1 strain of avian influenza infected the individual.
Bird flu warning issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife
If you have a backyard birth feeder and bird bath, it’s a good idea to take them down. That’s according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The agency also recommends not feeding ducks and other waterfowl that flock at area parks.
Keep dogs and cats away from wildlife, Iowa warns. They could be at risk for bird flu.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture is warning of bird flu in pets after a cat recently tested positive for the illness.
Seattle vets warn pet owners to keep cats indoors to avoid bird flu
Elliott Bay Animal Hospital hasn’t treated any cases but is aware of the spread of bird flu the last couple months. Nearby Woodland Park Zoo closed all walk-through aviaries to protect its bird populations. The zoo lost a rare goose to avian flu in November.
Bird flu: What local experts say about risk of human-to-human infection
A researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital said the bird flu virus needs to be taken seriously so it doesn’t become the next pandemic.
Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
Public health officials have warned that new mutations of bird flu with human flu could have dangerous consequences.
With bird flu spreading, is it safe to use a bird feeder in WA in 2025? We asked the WSDA
Transmission has largely been documented in poultry. While hummingbirds are likely safe, bird feeders could attract infected waterfowl.
Bird flu outbreaks prompt warning to Seattle pet owners
The disease is carried by wild birds and if cats are infected it is often deadly.
Bird flu alert in cats 🐱
Cat owners in Los Angeles County are on alert following the discovery of bird flu cases linked to a brand of pet food. This situation raises concerns about the safety of raw products for
Arizona hunters urged to be cautious as bird flu comes to the state. Here are safety tips
Arizona Game and Fish Department warned Arizona hunters and falconers about bird flu, and gave safety guidelines and tips for ...
Why are eggs so expensive? Whatcom farmers weigh in on bird flu outbreak, U.S. shortage
Egg prices at Bellingham stores in December ranged from $2.47 to $5.29 per dozen. By Jan. 2, the same brands ranged from ...
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Urgent Ireland bird flu warning as pandemic fears mount after first human fatality in US
The HSE has warned the public to avoid handling sick or dead wild birds due to the risk of bird flu. This follows two recent ...
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As bird flu threat grows, here's how Biden is responding to ensure milk is safe | Opinion
This has given us early warning signs on where the virus might next appear in ... HHS will have stockpiled 10 million doses of vaccine to inoculate humans against bird flu. And we’ve invested ...
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America’s first bird flu death reported in Louisiana
The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the Louisiana Department ...
Here’s what you need to know about bird flu
The recent bird flu outbreak in the United States has not yet resulted in any positive human tests in Maine, although public ...