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Bird Flu Update: CDC Says It's Searching for These Pandemic Red Flags
The CDC has revealed the red flags it is monitoring for that suggest that bird flu was about to become the world's next pandemic.
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
In a positive finding, the CDC emphasized that there is no evidence the virus has spread from the Louisiana patient to others, and the mutations alone are unlikely to spread from person to person. CDC scientists also confirmed, however, that the Louisiana virus samples are closely related to candidate vaccine strains already developed for bird flu.
First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says
The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher.
'Worrisome' mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
CDC monitors bird flu as rare human case sparks concerns
() − The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are closely monitoring the spread of the HN51 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird
‘Concerning’ Mutation In US Patient With Severe Bird Flu
As of December 30, the CDC has confirmed 66 human cases of the bird flu virus in the United States. Most of them were mild infections among dairy workers and others who had contact with infected animals.
"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1
In 2024, at least 66 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the United States, each one raising the risk of another pandemic like COVID-19. So far, most cases have been described as “mild,” which means they weren't hospitalized.

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How America lost control of the bird flu outbreak, setting the stage for another pandemic
In coming years, the bird flu may cost billions of dollars more in expenses and losses. Worse, the outbreak poses the threat ...
As pace and severity of human H5N1 cases accelerate, NIH leaders call for more action on bird flu
Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 ...
Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic 'red flags': report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping close eye on pandemic indicators amid bird flu cases arising in the ...
Up to 5 house cats sick as bird flu found in 2nd raw pet food brand: Health officials
Another brand of raw pet food has been found to contain bird flu and has made at least five house cats presumably sick with ...
Teen Hospitalized for Bird Flu Shows 'Worrisome' Change in People
Teen's recovery from H5N1 bird flu raises concerns after genetic mutations suggest virus could become more dangerous to humans.
I’m an Emergency Physician Keeping an Eye on Bird Flu. It’s Getting Dicey.
All year, I’ve been keeping tabs on the H5N1 avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle and birds in the United States. As a ...
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How Worried Should We Be About the Latest Bird-Flu Mutation?
A virologist explains that why this probably isn’t the big one — but that it’s a sign of bad things happening with the virus.
Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread
The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus.
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Bird flu detected in Arizona wastewater. Here's what you need to know
Arizona currently has no confirmed human cases of bird flu, although two Pinal County workers were exposed through infected ...
Stanford researchers' flu vaccine breakthrough could help US fight bird flu
Scientists also found that the improved formula might even help as new viruses form in the future, according to the blog. The ...