Memorial University is warning people to stop feeding the birds to prevent the spread of bird flu
The virus was first confirmed in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2021. Since then, it’s been found in gannets, pigeons, and ...
'If you like ducks, don't feed them,' says MUN professor worried about ongoing risk of bird flu
Memorial University has put up more signs on it's St. John's campus, asking people to avoid feeding birds to prevent the ...
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What you need to know about the new bird flu strain found in the United States
In today’s Health Alert, a new strain of bird flu - H5N9 - has been detected in the U.S. The first confirmed case was found ...
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What can you do to prevent getting bird flu?
People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For ...
Bird Flu Update as Antibody Therapy May Prevent Severe Illness
"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an immunologist.
'Most complex wildlife emergency ever': The Australian species at high risk of bird flu
Avian influenza first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has grown exponentially, alongside an ...
Bird flu cases surging in UK but risk to humans remains low
Although cases of bird flu are surging among birds in the UK, the risk of the virus spreading to humans still remains extremely low. A bit of context about influenza explains why health protection ...
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What to know about avian flu in wild birds, poultry, and pets in Illinois
The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois ...