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Avian flu in America is a political problem and a health threat
The outbreak of avian flu, which began in turkeys in February 2022, has already led to the death of 150m birds, including 41m ...
The U.S. dodged a bird flu pandemic nearly 70 years ago. Can we do it again?
By 1957, scientists had a significantly more sophisticated understanding of influenza, worrying them that a pandemic similar ...
We must prepare now for the threat of bird flu
When H5N1 first came to the attention of infectious disease professionals 20 years ago, there was concern it could mutate and ...
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Health commissioner tells lawmakers risk of avian flu to general public is ‘low’
People who work with animals are at higher risk, Mark Levine said Tuesday, and the state is keeping an eye out for a “nightmare scenario.” ...
Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
What you need to know about bird flu. Public health experts are closely watching avian influenza, which has affected chickens ...
WHO has only 'limited information' on bird flu spread in US
Just days into Trump’s second term, the WHO stopped receiving communications on influenza from the US CDC. Read more at ...
Officials warn public to steer clear of sick, dead animals after avian flu detected at Rouge Park
Officials are warning the public to be vigilant and use “common sense” after avian influenza was recently detected at Rouge ...
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US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
The escalating threat of avian flu has forced farmers to kill ... but to make the vaccines that were key to stopping a potential influenza pandemic. Hilleman was born a year after the notorious ...
Can you get bird flu from eggs? Here are the answers to all your pressing questions.
We talked to experts about where the science is on risks to humans and how the virus is messing with the food supply.