Bird Flu Is Infecting Cats—What Are the Risks?
H5N1 avian flu has been detected in domestic cats across the United States. Are there risks of cat-to-human transmission?
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Bird Flu Is Infecting Cats—What Are the Risks?
H5N1 avian flu has been detected in domestic cats across the United States. Are there risks of cat-to-human transmission?
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H5N1 Avian Flu Mutating to Infiltrate Human Cells
Existing H5N1 avian flu vaccines may be less effective against newer strains due to rapid viral adaptation.
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Current Antivirals Less Effective Against Severe Bird Flu
Two FDA–approved flu antivirals did not successfully treat severe H5N1 infections, and route of infection (eye, nose or mouth) significantly impacted effectiveness.
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Parents Want Accurate Info on Bird Flu
A national poll found 2-in-5 parents wish the government was doing more to prevent a bird flu outbreak.
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Biosensor Can Detect Airborne Bird Flu in Under Five Minutes
A portable biosensor cuts detection time for airborne H5N1 virus particles to less than five minutes — significantly faster than conventional PCR tests.
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Influenza A Viruses Can Adapt Shape
Influenza A viruses rapidly adjust their shape when placed in conditions that reduce infection efficiency, such as the presence of antiviral antibodies or host incompatibility.
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Single Dose of Broadly Neutralizing Antibody Protects Macaques from H5N1 Influenza
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and their colleagues report that a single dose of a broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) administered prior to virus exposure protects macaques from severe H5N1 avian influenza.
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Bird Flu Threat Sparks NYC Market Shutdown
Live bird markets in New York City and surrounding counties have been shut down with the discovery of the H5N1 bird flu virus.
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Trump Administration’s Halt of CDC’s Weekly Scientific Report Stalls Bird Flu Studies
The Trump administration has paused the release of CDC studies on bird flu, delaying research on potential human infections and animal transmission, a KFF report finds.
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Experimental Vaccine Protects Mice Against Bird Flu Circulating in Cattle
The RNA-based vaccine showed full protection in mice against the H5N1 strain circulating in US cattle.
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H5N1-Contaminated Milk May Pose Lower Risk Than Respiratory Exposure
Monkeys exposed to H5N1 via the mouth and stomach resulted in limited infection without clinical signs, while exposure via the nose and windpipe caused mild to severe illness.
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Louisiana Reports First US H5N1 Bird Flu Death
A Louisiana patient over the age of 65 has died after contracting H5N1 bird flu from exposure to wild and backyard birds.
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Tivoxavir Marboxil Shows Promise as Potential One-Time Treatment for H5N1
A phase 1 trial of the investigational therapy for H5N1 bird flu showed promising safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic results, with the company securing financing to advance its development.
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Four Keys to Controlling the Bird Flu Outbreak
National Institutes of Health officials have outlined four strategies for managing the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak.
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California Declares State of Emergency for Bird Flu Response
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to strengthen the state’s response to bird flu after its detection in Southern California dairy cows and its spread to 16 states.
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Louisiana Patient Hospitalized With Severe H5N1 Bird Flu
A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first instance of severe illness linked to the virus in the United States, according to the CDC.
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Bird Flu Mutation Could Increase Human Transmission Risk
An NIH-funded study identified a mutation in the H5N1 avian influenza virus that enhances its ability to bind to human cells.
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USDA Mandates National Milk Testing to Combat Bird Flu in Dairy Herds
A new federal order will require unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and shared with USDA for testing to facilitate H5N1 surveillance of the nation’s milk supply and dairy herds.
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California Recalls Raw Milk and Cream Due to Possible Bird Flu Contamination
California has initiated a voluntary recall of all raw whole milk and cream from Raw Farm LLC produced between Nov 9-27 due to multiple detections of the bird flu virus in retail and bottling locations.
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California Reports Potential Bird Flu in Child with No Known Animal Contacts
The California Department of Health has reported a possible bird flu case in a child with no known contact with an infected animal.
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CDC Supports Development of Rapid Test to Detect and Differentiate Avian and Seasonal Flu
Alveo Technologies has entered an agreement with the CDC to develop a rapid molecular diagnostic test capable of detecting and differentiating avian influenza and seasonal influenza viruses at the point of need.
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Avian Flu Outbreak Devastates Elephant Seal Population
A recent study found that an H5N1 outbreak in Argentina led to the death of over 17,000 elephant seals, significantly reducing their population.
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FDA OKs Phase 1 Trial for mRNA Vaccine for H5N1 Avian Flu
A self-amplifying mRNA vaccine candidate for H5N1 avian influenza is set to begin phase 1 trials in the US after receiving FDA approval to proceed.
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Bird Flu Has Been Detected in a Pig in the US. Why Does That Matter?
The United States Department of Agriculture has reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.
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