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Bird flu virus detected in polar bear in Alaska

Anna Harden July 2, 2024 0 Comment

In a study recently published in the journal Emerging infectious diseases, Researchers in Alaska, United States of America (USA), reported a natural infection with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) A(H5N1) in a...

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According to the CDC in Maine, a flu-related death in a child has been reported for the first time this season

Anna Harden June 30, 2024 0 Comment

The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a child died of the flu here in Maine. The Maine CDC announced the death in a news release Friday, saying the child tested...

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At the State Fair, a bird flu test is required for dairy cows

Anna Harden June 23, 2024 0 Comment

BISMARCK TRIBUNE STAFF Lactating dairy cows must be tested for avian influenza within 10 days of being delivered to the North Dakota State Fair in Minot next month. The State Board of Animal Health...

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H5N1 flu outbreak in Texas dairy cows raises concerns about multi-species transmission

Anna Harden June 12, 2024 0 Comment

A study recently published in the journal Emerging infectious diseases investigated influenza infections in cattle on a dairy farm in Texas, United States of America (USA). Since the avian-originated influenza virus of clade 2.3.4.4b...

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How bad is bird flu in Michigan and what does it mean for eggs and milk?

Anna Harden May 19, 2024 0 Comment

Lansing State Journal Staff Writer | Lansing State Journal What we know about bird flu cases in humans and our food Can I get infected with bird flu? How safe is it to eat...