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H5N1 avian influenza particles (rod-shaped; orange) NIAID and CDC.

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Study finds mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could aid human infection

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Dec. 10, 2024

The NIH-funded study says risk of human infection continues to remain low.

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CDC confirms H5N1 bird flu infection in a child

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Nov. 26, 2024

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Why do some people develop severe flu symptoms?

Nov. 19, 2024

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CDC confirms new human cases of H5 bird flu in California

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Oct. 4, 2024

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Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2025 southern hemisphere influenza season

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Sept. 30, 2024

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FDA approves nasal spray influenza vaccine for self- or caregiver-administration

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Sept. 23, 2024

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WHO updates influenza care guidelines, includes recommendations for viruses with pandemic potential

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Sept. 16, 2024

The guidelines are designed primarily for healthcare providers who manage patients with influenza virus infection and will also serve as a reference source for policymakers and...

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Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencing by researchers at UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine

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Sept. 12, 2024

Results published in NEJM.

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CDC confirms human H5 bird flu case in Missouri

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Sept. 9, 2024

This is the first case of H5 without a known occupational exposure to sick or infected animals.

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New initiative launched to advance mRNA vaccine development against human avian influenza (H5N1)

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July 30, 2024

The mRNA Technology Transfer Programme, jointly developed by WHO and MPP, was launched in July 2021 with the aim to build capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) ...

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Colorado reports three presumptive positive H5 cases in poultry workers

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July 15, 2024

CDC standing by to confirm specimens, sending team to support state investigation.

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CDC reports fourth human case of H5 bird flu tied to dairy cow outbreak

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July 11, 2024

More information about A(H5N1) is available on the CDC website.

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Infectious H5N1 influenza virus in raw milk rapidly declines with heat treatment

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June 17, 2024

The amount of infectious H5N1 influenza viruses in raw milk rapidly declined with heat treatment in laboratory research.

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NIH releases H5N1 influenza research agenda

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June 7, 2024

Understanding virus biology, advancing detection, treatment and prevention strategies are key objectives.

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Readout of CDC call with state public health partners on H5N1 influenza monitoring

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June 5, 2024

CDC is committed to supporting state and local public health officials and will continue to provide information to support their H5N1 influenza response efforts.