Bird flu symptoms: signs of avian influenza to look out for and should we be worried as human case found in UK
The human case in the West Midlands was detected after the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) identified an outbreak of bird flu (H5N1) in a flock of birds. UKHSA carried out routine monitoring on people who had been in close contact with the infected birds and were able to detect the case.
Human case of avian flu detected in England
A case of influenza A (H5N1) has been confirmed in a person in the West Midlands who acquired the infection on a farm after close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.
Oregon cat tests positive for avian influenza, or bird flu
A cat in Washington County has tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
UK detects human case of bird flu, says wider risk remains low
British health authorities said on Monday they had detected a case of the H5N1 bird flu in a person in central England but added that the risk to the wider public remained "very low".
Bird flu symptoms in humans after case confirmed in UK
A rare case of human bird flu has been detected in England, but does the highly contagious disease have pandemic potential?
Human case of bird flu detected in UK
The risk to the general public remains low, authorities said, after someone was infected with bird flu while in close contact with birds. View on euronews
Can humans catch bird flu? See what the symptoms are and NHS advice
There are many variations of bird flu, also known as avian flu and although humans can be affected by it, it depends on the strain - here is advice from the NHS
Human case of bird flu has been detected, UK health watchdogs warn
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a case of influenza A(H5N1) in a person in the West Midlands region.
Wind-blown avian feces may be route of transmission for bird flu, Minnesota's infectious disease expert warns
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Public health risk from Avian Influenza remains low; extra precautions recommended when interacting with waterfowl
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Avian Influenza: Prevention, Progress, and Public Health Priorities
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Avian influenza prevention zone declared for whole of England
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Egg Prices Are High. They Will Likely Go Higher.
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3rd avian flu outbreak in large commercial flock near Pasco. Chickens to be killed
Egg prices expected to stay high because of limited supplies as the virus continues to infect commercial flocks nationwide.