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With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird flu

In early August, farmworkers gathered under a pavilion at a park here for a picnic to celebrate Farmworker Appreciation Day. One sign that this year was different from the others was the menu: Beef fajitas, tortillas, pico de gallo, chips, beans — but no chicken.

27 Aug 2024

Octavalent intranasal flu vaccine proves effective in neutralizing both existing and emerging strains

A new octavalent intranasal vaccine shows promising results in providing broad immunity against both seasonal and pre-pandemic influenza strains by eliciting strong mucosal and systemic immune responses in ferrets.

25 Aug 2024

Universal flu vaccine candidate provides protection against severe infection in animal models

Annual flu vaccines protect against severe infection, but they vary in efficacy and may not match the most virulent strains of the season.

23 Aug 2024

Virginia Tech leads national initiative to predict and prevent future pandemics

Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 don't respect boundaries, moving between species and continents and leaving destruction as they go. Beating the next pathogen with pandemic potential means getting good at crossing borders ourselves -; between fields of study, between research universities, and between scientists and the wider community.

23 Aug 2024

Study reveals how avian flu adapts to mammalian cells

In recent years, public health measures, surveillance, and vaccination have helped bring about significant progress in reducing the impact of seasonal flu epidemics, caused by human influenza viruses A and B.

19 Aug 2024

H5N1 avian flu found in Texas dairy cattle and milk, sparking concerns about underreported infections

Researchers at UTMB found H5N1 avian influenza virus in Texas dairy cattle and milk, highlighting potential underreporting of infections among farm workers and the need for better surveillance.

4 Aug 2024

Study reveals new H5N1 variants evade human antibodies more effectively

In a new study led by UNC Charlotte researchers from the Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) and the North Carolina Research Campus at Kannapolis, University scholars have found evidence that the latest variants of H5N1 influenza -; commonly known as avian or bird flu -; are better at evading antibodies, including those of humans, than previous iterations of the virus.

2 Aug 2024

Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It’s a problem for all of us.

A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been reported.

31 Jul 2024

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

With bird flu virus detected in cow's milk, U.S. health authorities have warned the public against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk, and have reiterated a general warning that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can make you sick.

29 Jul 2024

New project launched to accelerate development and accessibility of H5N1 mRNA vaccine candidates

A new project aiming to accelerate the development and accessibility of human avian influenza (H5N1) messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine candidates for manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries has been launched today.

29 Jul 2024

The CDC’s test for bird flu works, but it has issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a glitch in its bird flu test hasn't harmed the agency's outbreak response. But it has ignited scrutiny of its go-it-alone approach in testing for emerging pathogens.

26 Jul 2024

Alarming spread of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy cattle reveals cross-species transmission dangers

Researchers discovered that the H5N1 avian influenza virus has spilled over into dairy cattle in the US, posing significant cross-species transmission risks. Their multidisciplinary study reveals the virus's evolution and its zoonotic potential, emphasizing the need for heightened biosecurity measures.

25 Jul 2024

H5N1 News and Research

Latest H5N1 News and Research

With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird flu

Octavalent intranasal flu vaccine proves effective in neutralizing both existing and emerging strains

Universal flu vaccine candidate provides protection against severe infection in animal models

Virginia Tech leads national initiative to predict and prevent future pandemics

Study reveals how avian flu adapts to mammalian cells

H5N1 avian flu found in Texas dairy cattle and milk, sparking concerns about underreported infections

Study reveals new H5N1 variants evade human antibodies more effectively

Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It’s a problem for all of us.

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

New project launched to accelerate development and accessibility of H5N1 mRNA vaccine candidates

The CDC’s test for bird flu works, but it has issues

Alarming spread of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy cattle reveals cross-species transmission dangers

Study reveals a promising approach to developing universal influenza vaccine

Study finds dairy cows vulnerable to flu strains from birds, humans, and pigs

5 cases of bird flu reported in Colorado poultry workers, doubling this year’s US tally

Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too.

Bovine H5N1 flu virus in cow milk poses significant health risks, study shows

Cow's milk may spread H5N1 flu, but airborne transmission is limited

Study warns of H5N1 avian flu risk from unpasteurized milk in dairy farms

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

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