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First human bird-flu death from H5N5L: What you need to know

H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first recorded human case of an H5N5 avian influenza virus. What is this virus and ...
WGAL

Can avian flu be transmitted to people?

TODAY, GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO, ALONG WITH LAWMAKERS, ARE PLANNING TO DISCUSS HOW THE STATE PLANS TO HELP FARMERS WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE AVIAN FLU. WE’LL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON WHAT COMES OUT OF THAT ...

Avian flu found in domestic flock at poultry farm in Mass., state officials say

Avian flu has been detected in a domestic flock of birds at a poultry farm in Massachusetts, and the birds have since been ...
KING5

Possible first human bird flu case in Washington reported for 2025

GRAYS HARBOR, Wash. — Health officials announced that a Grays Harbor County resident has tested preliminarily positive for avian influenza, potentially marking Washington’s first human case of bird ...

Avian flu confirmed in Boston-area birds, public health officials say

Highly pathogenic avian flu, or bird flu, has been confirmed in birds in Boston area parks, public health officials said Wednesday. Risk of human infection is currently low,” Boston Public Health ...
The Indianapolis Star

Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.

A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States, ...
KING5

First suspected human case of avian influenza reported in Washington this year

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. — A Grays Harbor County resident tested preliminarily positive for avian influenza — the first suspected human case of bird flu reported in Washington in 2025, according to ...
Labroots

Human and Avian Influenza: Challenges, Risks, and Solutions

Influenza presents a global health challenge due to its rapidly changing RNA genome. These mutations can result in serious health and economic consequences. To effectively manage outbreaks, reliable ...
Herald-Standard

Game commission monitoring avian influenza in wild birds

This winter, avian influenza viruses have continued to circulate in wild birds across Pennsylvania, and more birds will be migrating to and through the state in the coming weeks. Strains of highly ...
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First human bird-flu death from H5N5 – what you need to know

H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first recorded human case of an H5N5 avian influenza virus. What is this virus and ...