Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.
US awards Moderna $590 million for bird flu vaccine development
The U.S. government has awarded Moderna $590 million to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, as the country doubles down on efforts to tackle increasing infections in humans.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
A new bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza) outbreak has been discovered in California. The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.
For the first time, H5N9 strain of bird flu detected in U.S. poultry
A California duck farm has culled thousands of birds as the virus seems to be trading genetics with other viruses
As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines
No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even ...
Moderna awarded $590M to help accelerate development of mRNA-based bird flu vaccine: HHS
Moderna has been awarded approximately $590 million from the federal government to help speed up the development of an ...
Local hospitals now testing patients for avian flu
Local hospitals are now being urged by the CDC to be on the lookout for avian influenza among patients. When children are ...
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After 23 farms test positive, RivCo health officials list precautions to avoid bird flu
In Riverside County, 25 dairy and poultry farms including one backyard flock have tested positive for Avian influenza (bird ...
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ZooMontana taking precautions against bird flu outbreak
MTN checked in with ZooMontana to see what precautions the zoo is taking in the midst of the outbreak. The outbreak has not ...
Bird flu is 'widespread' in Massachusetts, state officials say
Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.
State releases new guidance surrounding recent bird flu cases
Updated guidance was released Wednesday, by the state, about a highly contagious type of bird flu now spreading across the ...
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Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Ulster County farm, officials say
Ulster County has reported its first confirmed outbreak of the bird flu within its borders. In an email in response to ...
Ohio leads bird flu cases. What will happen to egg prices? Can you raise your own chickens?
Ohio is leading the nation with bird flu cases in poultry. What does this mean for egg prices, and can you raise your own ...