Complications of any flu virus infection, although relatively rare, may resemble severe viral pneumonia or the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by a coronavirus strain) outbreak in 2002-2003, in which the disease spread to about 10 countries with over 7,000 cases, over 700 deaths,...
The best way to learn more about ongoing outbreak information and statistics is from government agencies such as theCDCandFDA. Local news outlets also cover bird flu news. Current avian flu map The CDC publishes a summary of the H5N1 bird flu situation, including amap that shows current infecti...
Outbreak at Virginia high school leaves hundreds of students home sick Roughly a quarter of the high school's students were absent Tuesday, as the state warns this year's flu season is "showing concerning, early signs that it may be worse than in recent years." ...
The first confirmed dog flu (H3N8 strain) outbreak occurred in Florida at a greyhound racing track. Since then, another strain has emerged (H3N2) and has been seen in almost every state in the United States. VIEW THE MAP Take the risk quiz ...
Additional vaccine information: Individual hepatitis A vaccine has a higher dose of hepatitis A material, and so should be used where rapid protection is required, for example during an outbreak. VACCINE DOSAGE: Three doses at 0, 1 and 6 months. WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED 2 weeks ...
MORE: Updates on the bird flu outbreak, now linked to raw milk products in California The decision comes after bird flu virus was found in samples of raw milk from a California farm, which issueda recall of all of its raw milk productsearlier this week. The farm ...
RELATED: Minnesota extends temporary ban on poultry events amid bird flu outbreak The current strain of bird flu, the H5N1, has been spreading among backyard and commercial chicken and turkey flocks in the U.S. since late February. Viruses have been found in U.S. commercial and backyard birds...
Additional vaccine information: Individual hepatitis A vaccine has a higher dose of hepatitis A material, and so should be used where rapid protection is required, for example during an outbreak. VACCINE DOSAGE: Three doses at 0, 1 and 6 months. WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED 2 weeks ...
" state veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach told theAlaska Beacon, saying that it was likely the bear had eaten a dead bird when it contracted the virus. The bear's body was found in the North Slope, where state data shows more than a dozen animals have tested positive since the outbreak ...
The main motivation behind the order is to help authorities determine the scope of the outbreak and track its spread. Where needed, "enhanced biosecurity measures" can then be implemented to help prevent the spread to additional cows, the USDA noted. The enhanced surveillance could also inform st...