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Highly contagious bird flu detected in Wisconsin as officials euthanize infected flock
Avian flu outbreaks across multiple states raise concerns as officials take immediate containment actions.
Bird Flu
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Bird flu in Washington dairy cows: Union warns of undetected cases after worker’s death
A Washington dairy worker died from H5N1 bird flu in Yakima County, and the United Farm Workers union says official counts of three human cases vastly understate infections among farmworkers.
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Dead birds in Snohomish County test positive for bird flu; officials say low public risk
Bird flu has been confirmed in dead birds at parks in Snohomish County and Monroe, Washington, with two wildlife workers exposed.
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Western Washington farmers brace for impacts after bird flu detected in Pierce County
Bird flu detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County, Washington, affecting 47,000 chickens and prompting farmers across Western Washington to brace for impacts.
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Bird Flu Death in Washington State Renews Concern Over the Virus
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Is America on the brink of sparking a new flu pandemic?
Recent outbreaks of bird flu on a Utah mink farm have ignited intense international scrutiny and sparked fears of a potential human pandemic.
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Bird flu kills US resident after dairy cow exposure, marking nation’s third death
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Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock
A Washington state resident has died from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle.
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Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle
A Washington state resident has died from bird flu after exposure to infected dairy cattle, marking the third such death in the United States.
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Washington reports first US bird flu death of 2026; health officials say risk to the public is low
Washington records the nation's first human bird flu death of the season while research highlights new vaccine protections.
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Bird flu detected at Colorado dairy for first time since 2024 outbreak
Health authorities report a second human case of H5N1 bird flu linked to cattle in Washington as the virus spreads to dairy farms.
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Bird flu spreads to Washington dairy farms
Bird flu spreads to dairy facilities across Washington and Colorado, prompting urgent health warnings and regional precautions.
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Bird flu outbreaks prompt national indoor shelter order
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A 'canary in the coal mine': Measles resurgence exposes weaknesses in U.S. public health, experts say
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Nearly 1 million chickens killed at egg farm as nation’s largest bird flu outbreak grows
Nearly one million chickens are killed at an Illinois egg farm during a growing, massive U.S. bird flu outbreak.
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Bird flu outbreak at Utah mink farm sparks concerns about government response
Concerns mount as a bird flu outbreak persists on a Utah mink farm for two months without government-mandated culling.
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Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act.
A protracted bird flu outbreak on a Utah mink farm raises fears of a human pandemic as officials hold off on interventions.
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Louisville Zoo closes several exhibits after wild goose tests positive for bird flu
Louisville Zoo shuts down multiple habitats after a wild goose tests positive for avian influenza, sparking regional zoo precautions.
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Moderna (MRNA) Starts Late Stage Trial For mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine
Moderna has initiated a late-stage trial for an mRNA bird flu vaccine amid broader developments in influenza immunization options.
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Geese, ducks found dead in pond; police issue public health notice
Avian flu is suspected after dead and sick birds turn up across North Charleston and Mount Pleasant, prompting warnings.
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Several dead geese and ducks recovered from North Charleston’s Quarterman Pond
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Bird flu detected in Washington dairy cattle for first time, with 1 human case reported
Bird flu is detected in Washington dairy cattle for the first time alongside a human case in an exposed worker.
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Bird flu caused the death of Jackie, a California bald eagle who captured hearts
Jackie, an internet-famous California bald eagle, died from bird flu and multiple severe illnesses, according to wildlife officials.
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First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population
Australia records its first H5 bird flu cases in a pelican and an endangered sea lion, sparking fears for local wildlife.
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Australia Is Evacuating an Antarctic Base So No One Has to Watch Thousands of Seals Die
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Fear of mass seal deaths triggers Australian withdrawal from remote island
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Mass Mortality and Infected Mammals: Australia’s Bird Flu Fears Come True
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What We Know About Australia’s Bird Flu, Which Has Crossed Over to Mammals
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How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way
Public health discussions are intensifying regarding the potential for bird flu to transition into a human pandemic.
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Backyard bird feeding could be a bird flu ‘superspreader’. An expert explains
Concerns grow over H5N1 bird flu in Australia following a confirmed case in a local mammal and warnings of potential carnage for sea lions.
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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal
Australia records its first mainland mammal fatality from the spreading H5 bird flu strain following a seal's death.
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Australia to roll out bird flu vaccines for most vulnerable native birds
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‘We expected it, but now it’s here’: on the frontline of Australia’s bird flu outbreak, people are distressed
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Australia warns H5N1 likely to spread after first mass mortality episode
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Australia warns H5N1 likely to spread after first mass mortality episode
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Australia confirms first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds
Australia has issued warnings following the first recorded mass mortality event of native seabirds linked to H5N1 bird flu.
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Australia's Queensland confirms H5N1 bird flu case, fourth state
Australia's Queensland has confirmed an H5N1 bird flu case, marking the fourth state to detect the virus as suspected cases rise in South Australia.
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Fears for New Zealand’s native species as first bird flu case emerges
New Zealand’s first native bird H5N1 case triggers emergency vaccination and raises wildlife‑health alarms.
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Idaho dairies under quarantine as bird flu spreads, officials urge biosecurity measures
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Bird Flu Has Reached The Last Free Continent. Can We Stop Its Spread?
The H5N1 bird flu virus has expanded its reach within Australia, appearing in a second state shortly after the initial case.
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Brown skuas and giant petrels rarely make landfall. When they were found in WA, scientists feared ‘bad news’ for wildlife
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Australia pledges action on H5N1 after bird flu case confirmed
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Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case
Australia has officially confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the final continent to be reached by the virus.
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Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
Scientific findings from Heard and McDonald Islands link widespread seal mortality to H5 bird flu, as suspected cases emerge on the Australian mainland.
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A Giant of Raw Milk Sees Sales Soar Despite Risks
A major raw milk producer is experiencing a surge in sales even as government warnings and illness outbreaks persist.