CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 4, 2024
Nov 5, 2024 · CDC reports 44 confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in people exposed to infected animals, mostly dairy cows and poultry. The virus is closely related to the clade 2.3.4.4b strain and has not shown increased transmissibility or resistance to antivirals.
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
2 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds and causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows in the U.S. CDC provides updates, guidance and monitoring for people and animals exposed to H5N1 virus.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update October 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024 · CDC confirms six human cases of H5N1 bird flu in California, mostly in dairy workers, and reports genetic sequencing data of the viruses. CDC also provides information on animal testing, seasonal flu vaccination, and other response activities.
Dairy workers may have bird flu without feeling sick, CDC reports
6 days ago · The new CDC study looked at blood tests from workers at 115 dairy farms who were exposed to H5N1 over the summer in either Colorado or Michigan. Of those 115, eight (7%) had antibodies showing ...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification ... - CDC
Apr 5, 2024 · CDC alerts clinicians and public of a confirmed human infection with HPAI A (H5N1) virus in Texas following exposure to dairy cattle. The virus is closely related to existing vaccine strains and the risk to the public remains low.
Why H5N1 bird flu is keeping the CDC's top flu scientist awake
May 3, 2024 · The CDC director of the influenza division talks about the challenges and risks of the H5N1 outbreak in 36 U.S. herds. She explains why the public health response is different from poultry...
Current H5N1 Bird Flu Situation in Dairy Cows | Bird Flu | CDC
6 days ago · Learn about the current outbreak of HPAI A (H5N1) bird flu in dairy cows and the first human infection in Texas. Find out how to prevent exposure, monitor for symptoms, and get vaccinated.
H5N1 bird flu is evolving to better infect mammals, CDC study …
6 days ago · Rising H5N1 bird flu cases in the U.S. prompted the CDC to study the virus in ferrets, revealing it may have the potential to spread and cause severe symptoms in other mammals.
H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know > News - Yale Medicine
3 days ago · Learn about the symptoms, transmission, and prevention of H5N1 bird flu, which has infected cows and humans in the U.S. since 2022. Find out why the CDC considers the public health risk as "low" and what to do if you work on a farm.
Federal and State Veterinary Agencies Share Update on HPAI …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Oregon state veterinary officials are investigating positive cases of H5N1 in a backyard farming operation in Oregon that has a mix of poultry and livestock, including swine. The first H5N1 detection in swine in the United States was confirmed on Oct. 29, 2024, and the farm has been quarantined to prevent further spread of the virus.