Tag: Bird
Bird Flu Could Be Spreading through the Air on Dairy Farms, Preliminary Study Shows
A recent study has revealed that the H5N1 avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, is not…
How to Watch the Fall Bird Migration Happening Now
As summer begins to wind down in the Northern Hemisphere, the annual fall bird migration is already in…
You may already have some protection from bird flu, but don’t count on it
The ferrets with prior immunity to seasonal flu did not get sick, while those without immunity did. This…
CBT, bird flu U.S. cases, daily step count
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H5N1 bird flu hasn’t been as deadly as feared. Study offers theory why
The H5N1 bird flu virus has a long history of causing severe illness in humans, with a high…
Immunity to seasonal flu protects against severe illness from bird flu in ferrets, research reveals
In a recent study conducted by scientists at Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh, it was discovered…
Bird flu found to evolve rapidly, infecting more hosts and finding ways to spread more effectively
The avian flu (H5N1) virus, although not in the spotlight as much, continues to evolve rapidly behind the…
CDC Bird Flu Response Cuts Could Lead To Another Pandemic
Bird flu continues to pose a risk in the United States, but the level of threat remains uncertain…
As bird flu evolves, keeping it out of farm flocks is getting harder
The ongoing spread of H5N1 bird flu poses a significant threat to both poultry and humans, with the…
Tracking Bird Flu Through Poop In Places No One’s Looking
In an effort to proactively address the potential threat of a global flu pandemic, scientists are turning to…
Creating Bird Flu Vaccines for Humans at a Biosecure Laboratory
The process of creating these vaccines starts with eggs. Yes, you heard that right—eggs are a critical component…
How Bird Flu Went from Devastating Poultry Farms to Infecting Dairy Herds
Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects birds. However,…