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CDC confirms H5N1 bird flu infection in a child

Nov. 26, 2024
This is the first reported avian influenza H5 virus infection in a child in the United States.
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CDC confirms human H5 bird flu case in Missouri

Sept. 9, 2024
This is the first case of H5 without a known occupational exposure to sick or infected animals.
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New initiative launched to advance mRNA vaccine development against human avian influenza (H5N1)

July 30, 2024
The mRNA Technology Transfer Programme, jointly developed by WHO and MPP, was launched in July 2021 with the aim to build capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) ...
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Colorado reports three presumptive positive H5 cases in poultry workers

July 15, 2024
CDC standing by to confirm specimens, sending team to support state investigation.
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CDC reports fourth human case of H5 bird flu tied to dairy cow outbreak

July 11, 2024
More information about A(H5N1) is available on the CDC website.
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Infectious H5N1 influenza virus in raw milk rapidly declines with heat treatment

June 17, 2024
The amount of infectious H5N1 influenza viruses in raw milk rapidly declined with heat treatment in laboratory research.
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NIH releases H5N1 influenza research agenda

June 7, 2024
Understanding virus biology, advancing detection, treatment and prevention strategies are key objectives.
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Readout of CDC call with state public health partners on H5N1 influenza monitoring

June 5, 2024
CDC is committed to supporting state and local public health officials and will continue to provide information to support their H5N1 influenza response efforts.
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CDC reports second human case of H5 bird flu tied to dairy cow outbreak

May 24, 2024
CDC’s risk assessment for the general public remains low.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection reported in a person in the U.S.

April 2, 2024
CDC’s risk assessment for the general public remains low.