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Risk of New Pandemic Explained

Bird Flu Mutation: Risk of New Pandemic Explained

A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some experts of a pandemic.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says

The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher.

The New York Times · 3h

Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations

Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature.

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MSNBC on MSN · 2h

What to know about the spread of the bird flu

The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.

Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.

U.S. News & World Report · 10h

Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary, Causing Quarantine

A devastating bird flu outbreak has killed 20 big cats at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington, a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Shelton, Wash. The deaths, which include four cougars and a half-Bengal tiger,

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We ‘have our head in the sand’: Health experts warn US isn’t reacting fast enough to threat of bird flu

The US hasn’t learned lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that it could use to mitigate the threat of pathogens like H5N1 bird ...

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Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated Within Louisiana Patient, CDC Says

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window (Cynthia Goldsmith, Jackie Katz/CDC via AP, File ...

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How To Protect Your Pet From Bird Flu

Pet owners are reminded that prevention is the best strategy for protecting their animal companions from the disease.

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Expert on bird flu: We haven’t responded to early warnings

Credit: Rosaviatsiya, RU-RTR, LADA.KZ Russia's aviation chief said on Friday that a Ukrainian drone attack was under way in ...

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Bird flu found in Vermont backyard flock; agency sees "low risk to the public"

"Low risk to human health" The agency said bird flu "is considered to be low risk to human health," but the people who came ...

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Is my pet safe from bird flu in North Carolina? What you need to know for cats & dogs

A brand of natural cat food was recalled on Tuesday, Dec. 24 after reports that a cat in Oregon who ate the pet food ...

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Bird flu, weather woes and falling prices dampen farmers' optimism in 2024

After surviving a tumultuous 2023, farmers had hoped 2024 would be kinder and a bit more profitable. A year later, farmers ...

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