Pandemic Experts Are Worried About Bird Flu — Here’s Why
It’s hard to turn on the news or look online without seeing something related to bird flu. Also known as H5N1, the virus is spreading in a few states across …
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U.S. mandates bird flu testing for milk supply amid outbreak – National
The U.S. issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters, as authorities seek to grapple with the …
Bonnie Henry to provide update on B.C. teen infected with H5N1 avian flu
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will provide an update Tuesday morning on the status of a B.C. teenager infected with H5N1 avian influenza and the investigation into the case. …
Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from California dairy prompts recall – National
By Staff The Associated Press Posted November 25, 2024 4:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The bird flu virus was detected in a …
Possible bird flu infection found in California child, health officials say – National
California’s public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild respiratory symptoms on Tuesday, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and …
As bird flu spread continues, why the recent jump to pigs raises worries – National
Bird flu has spread far and wide, infecting a range of species like chickens, skunks, cows, foxes and polar bears and renewing questions about what level of risk it poses …
B.C. animal clinics told to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk
British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has told clinics that treat wild birds that they must establish protocols to prevent the spread of avian flu, warning of the risk of human exposure …
Bird flu in Canada: What to know about poultry and milk safety
People have been hearing a lot about H5N1 bird flu — or highly pathogenic avian influenza — since a B.C. teen became the first human to get the virus in …
Federal lab confirms B.C. teen is first to contract bird flu in Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada has now confirmed that a teen in B.C. Children’s Hospital is infected with a human case of avian influenza (also known as bird flu) …
As bird flu emerges in Canada, experts urge preparedness
Health Canada has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird flu became a pandemic, the agency says. The federal government also has an agreement with vaccine manufacturer …