Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine
A 13-year-old girl in Canada became so sick with H5N1, or bird flu, in late 2024 that she had to be put on a ventilator. Around the same time, a senior in Louisiana was diagnosed with the first "severe" case in the U.S.
US holding off on bird flu vaccine: 3 updates
By the end of the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. will have enough doses to vaccinate 5 million people, if necessary, a spokesperson for the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response — the agency that manages the stockpile — told the news outlet.
US announces $306 million in new bird flu funding
U.S. President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced Friday that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation's bird flu response before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The new funding will support national,
Bird flu case confirmed in West Virginia
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, was found in a backyard flock in Pocahontas County, marking the second time it has been found in West Virginia since the start of a global outbreak in 2022.
San Diego scientists say human cells offer some protection from bird flu
As the so-called bird flu wreaks havoc on chicken and dairy farms, scientists warn a new human pandemic could be on the horizon. But researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology say our immune systems can offer some protection.
Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before ...
GOP congressman slams doctor imploring Biden to fast track bird flu vaccine: ‘Hell no’
Former Baltimore health commissioner Dr. Leana Wen suggested President Joe Biden push the Food and Drug Administration to ...
In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body
As the seasonal flu picks up, there are even more opportunities for the bird flu to acquire mutations as the different influenza viruses mix.
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How UPenn scientists are tracking bird flu and developing a vaccine
After avian flu began spreading to cattle ... When given to humans, it causes a reaction that allows the body to build ...
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Bird Flu News
Scientists have now deciphered the structure of the avian influenza ... Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise When Administered Alongside High Dose Annual Shot Aug. 15, 2024 — A ...
Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction
The bird flu outbreak has taken concerning turns, with more than 60 human cases confirmed. Experts outlined four signs that ...
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US has first severe bird flu case. When should we start to worry?
The U.S. has also poured funding to research vaccine candidates against bird flu. A study of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine published Wednesday showed promise, producing immune responses against the ...
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 ...
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Discredited COVID ‘expert’ sparks outrage when she calls for Biden to approve bird flu jabs, testing
COVID "expert" Dr. Leana Wen is back on the airwaves, urging Joe Biden to approve mass testing and bird flu jabs before he leaves office.