Current antivirals don't work well against H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows' milk, scientists find
As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues, scientists are working to better understand the virus's threat to human ...
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Are We on the Cusp of a Major Bird Flu Outbreak?
Bird flu, or H5N1 avian influenza, has been circulating across North America since 2022, infecting birds, livestock, wildlife ...
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Current Antivirals, Including Tamiflu, Ineffective Against H5N1 Virus in Cows’ Milk
In a new study, results suggest that in a preclinical model, two FDA-approved flu antivirals did not successfully treat severe H5N1 infections. Additionally, the researchers found that the route of ...
In quest to construct a better flu shot, scientists zero in on tiny flu protein shaped like a mushroom
Not long after the first flu shot was introduced in 1945 by University of Michigan virologist Thomas Francis and his ...
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Current Antivirals Less Effective Against Avian Influenza in Cow’s Milk
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have found that frequently used antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows’ milk.
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Stanislaus County sees first pediatric flu death
Stanislaus County Public Health reported on Feb. 27 its first pediatric influenza-associated death during the 2024-2025 flu ...
Can bird flu kill your cat or spread to you? Experts issue advice after pet food recall
While some cat owners prefer raw diets, most veterinarians caution against feeding pets uncooked meat due to the risk of ...