H5N1

Influenza A (H5N1) virus – also called “H5N1 virus” – is an influenza A virus subtype that occurs mainly in birds, is highly contagious among birds, and can be deadly to them. H5N1 virus does not usually infect people, but infections with these viruses have occurred in humans.
What is Bird Flu (H5N1)?

Bird flu or avian flu is a highly contagious viral infection that is transmitted between birds and on rare occasions, from birds to humans.

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H5N1's evolutionary leap could undermine vaccines and heighten human infection risk

H5N1's evolutionary leap could undermine vaccines and heighten human infection risk

New biosensor offers fast detection of H5N1 in farm air

New biosensor offers fast detection of H5N1 in farm air

Public ignorance and apathy towards bird flu could hinder preventive efforts

Public ignorance and apathy towards bird flu could hinder preventive efforts

Vaccine trial shows promise for saving California condors from bird flu

Vaccine trial shows promise for saving California condors from bird flu

Experimental bird flu vaccine offers strong protection in preclinical trials

Experimental bird flu vaccine offers strong protection in preclinical trials

Breakthrough in chicken genomics offers hope against avian influenza

Breakthrough in chicken genomics offers hope against avian influenza

Trump’s immigration tactics obstruct efforts to avert bird flu pandemic, researchers say

Trump’s immigration tactics obstruct efforts to avert bird flu pandemic, researchers say

New approach to combat influenza and herpes with bean-based gum

New approach to combat influenza and herpes with bean-based gum

Registration Now Open for World Vaccine Congress Washington 2025: Leading Experts from Government, WHO, CEPI, and more to Speak

Registration Now Open for World Vaccine Congress Washington 2025: Leading Experts from Government, WHO, CEPI, and more to Speak

Current antivirals not successful in treating severe H5N1 bird flu infections

Current antivirals not successful in treating severe H5N1 bird flu infections

U.S. consumers still unaware of raw milk risks despite bird flu findings

U.S. consumers still unaware of raw milk risks despite bird flu findings

Older adults may have stronger immunity to bird flu, Penn study finds

Older adults may have stronger immunity to bird flu, Penn study finds

Many parents uncertain about bird flu information and risks, poll suggests

Many parents uncertain about bird flu information and risks, poll suggests

New sensor offers rapid detection of airborne bird flu virus

New sensor offers rapid detection of airborne bird flu virus

Smartwatches could be a powerful tool to prevent future pandemics

Smartwatches could be a powerful tool to prevent future pandemics

Air sampling detects 70–90% of poultry viruses and reveals 50 more hidden threats

Air sampling detects 70–90% of poultry viruses and reveals 50 more hidden threats

Study finds strong evidence that bird flu spreads through the air between farms

Study finds strong evidence that bird flu spreads through the air between farms

Fungal component may protect against flu-related lung damage

Fungal component may protect against flu-related lung damage

Single dose of antibody shields macaques from severe H5N1 influenza

Single dose of antibody shields macaques from severe H5N1 influenza

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

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