CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 4, 2024
Nov 5, 2024 · Situation Update. November 4, 2024 – CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows, poultry and other animals in the United States. CDC is working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug ...
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
2 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
1st case of avian flu in Canada confirmed. Health Canada says …
1 day ago · Experts and health authorities say that while the risk of human infection with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza remains low, people should avoid contact with sick or dead birds.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update October 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024 · CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
USDA/HHS Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Takes New ... - HHS.gov
Oct 24, 2024 · USDA/HHS Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Action to Halt the Spread of Bird Flu, including in California and Washington. Since the first case of H5N1 was confirmed in cattle, USDA and HHS have led a whole-of …
The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu
Sep 12, 2024 · With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus could rise — and they’re taking steps to prevent the creation of...
H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know > News - Yale Medicine
3 days ago · Avian influenza A (H5N1), or bird flu, is spreading among cows in the United States. A Yale Medicine expert tells you what you need to know to stay safe.
H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
Oct 30, 2024 · H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a pig in the United States for the first time, the US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. The USDA and Oregon veterinary officials are investigating...
H5N1 bird flu is evolving to better infect mammals, CDC study …
6 days ago · H5N1 has been detected in at least 46 people in the U.S. this year, causing only mild illnesses so far. The CDC maintains that the virus still poses little risk to the general public, but as a ...
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within ...
May 1, 2024 · The U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird flu infecting dairy cows begins spreading more easily to people, federal health officials...