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Bird flu, Georgia

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to know and how to stay safe.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Bird Flu in Top US Chicken State Georgia Threatens Exports

Georgia, the top US chicken-producing state, confirmed its second recent case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock, putting exports of the meat at risk.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Bird flu found in Georgia commercial poultry plant, a first for nation's leading producer

Georgia is the nation's largest poultry producing state. Last week, bird flu was found for the first time in a commercial poultry plant in the state.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1d

Bird flu found in second Georgia commercial poultry flock

After bird flu was found in a Georgia commercial poultry facility for the first time, a second and even larger flock nearby has tested positive for the virus.

Georgia Recorder · 18h

Georgia chicken farmers on alert after bird flu found in second commercial flock

Another case of bird flu has been confirmed on a Georgia farm, this time hitting a larger poultry operation near the site of the state’s first commercial case. The second case was caught through “routine,

The goose, bird flu and West Philadelphia

CBS Philadelphia on MSN · 4h

Philadelphia reports first suspected case of bird flu in sick wild goose

Philadelphia health officials say a goose found next to Carroll Park in West Philadelphia had highly infectious bird flu.

phillyvoice.com · 21h

Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say

Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through excretions, such as saliva and feces. Exposure to sick or dead animals is the primary way humans contract bird flu, according to the CDC.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 14h

A sick snow goose in Philadelphia is the city’s first suspected case of avian flu, health officials say

A snow goose in Philadelphia’s Carroll Park neighborhood is the city’s first suspected case of a highly contagious avian flu spreading among birds and cattle across the country, Philadelphia health officials said Wednesday.

duck, Bird flu

Newsday · 18h

Bird flu outbreak hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue; 99,000 birds being euthanized

Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.

ABC 7 Chicago on MSN · 2h

Bird flu strikes chicken farm in Matteson: 'A pretty devastating blow'

The first known outbreak of bird flu at a farm in Illinois this year has been reported in the south suburbs. The owners told ABC7 it's been a whirlwind of a week dealing with the setback after 3,000 of their hens died.

ABC · 2h

Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected

A farm in Long Island, New York, is being forced to euthanize its flock of more than 100,000 ducks after health officials detected cases of bird flu.

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The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One

H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the ...

Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.

California has also reported bird flu infections in cats fed raw milk or pet food. In one Los Angeles household, five cats got sick — and two died — after eating two kinds of raw pet food. Samples ...

Moderna Receives $590M From HHS to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding the ...

LAist on MSN37m

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.