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Covid And Other Viruses Are Rising This Holiday Weekend

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Pandemic #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #H5N1 #Measles #WhoopingCough #RSV #Norovirus #Tuberculosis #Polio #Mpox #MaskUp #N95 #KeepMasksInHealthcare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH0iTtRLjYY

Covid And Other Viruses Are Rising This Holiday Weekend

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Pandemic #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #H5N1 #Measles #WhoopingCough #RSV #Norovirus #Tuberculosis #Polio #Mpox #MaskUp #N95 #KeepMasksInHealthcare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH0iTtRLjYY

See Which State Has Now Gone Off The Charts For Covid!!

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Pandemic #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #H5N1 #Measles #WhoopingCough #RSV #Norovirus #Tuberculosis #Polio #Mpox #MaskUp #N95 #KeepMasksInHealthcare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO8Bk9tgw80

See Which State Has Now Gone Off The Charts For Covid!!

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Pandemic #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #H5N1 #Measles #WhoopingCough #RSV #Norovirus #Tuberculosis #Polio #Mpox #MaskUp #N95 #KeepMasksInHealthcare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO8Bk9tgw80

Sex differences in #vaccine-induced #neuraminidase cross-recognition impact #H5N1 #dissemination to the lower respiratory tract in mice, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/sex-differences-in-vaccine-induced.html

Sex differences in #vaccine-induced #neuraminidase cross-recognition impact #H5N1 #dissemination to the lower respiratory tract in mice, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/sex-differences-in-vaccine-induced.html

Sex differences in #vaccine-induced #neuraminidase cross-recognition impact #H5N1 #dissemination to the lower respiratory tract in mice, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/sex-differences-in-vaccine-induced.html

Sex differences in #vaccine-induced #neuraminidase cross-recognition impact #H5N1 #dissemination to the lower respiratory tract in mice, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/sex-differences-in-vaccine-induced.html

Sex differences in #vaccine-induced #neuraminidase cross-recognition impact #H5N1 #dissemination to the lower respiratory tract in mice, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/sex-differences-in-vaccine-induced.html

Lessons Learned During 2024‒25 Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza #H5N1 Virus #Outbreak Response in #USA: Experience of State and Local Public Health Departments, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/lessons-learned-during-202425-highly.html

Lessons Learned During 2024‒25 Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza #H5N1 Virus #Outbreak Response in #USA: Experience of State and Local Public Health Departments, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/lessons-learned-during-202425-highly.html

Lessons Learned During 2024‒25 Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza #H5N1 Virus #Outbreak Response in #USA: Experience of State and Local Public Health Departments, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/lessons-learned-during-202425-highly.html

Lessons Learned During 2024‒25 Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza #H5N1 Virus #Outbreak Response in #USA: Experience of State and Local Public Health Departments, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/lessons-learned-during-202425-highly.html

Lessons Learned During 2024‒25 Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza #H5N1 Virus #Outbreak Response in #USA: Experience of State and Local Public Health Departments, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/lessons-learned-during-202425-highly.html

Experimental #reproduction numbers disentangle #vaccine effects on susceptibility and infectiousness during #H5N1 #transmission in #geese, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/experimental-reproduction-numbers.html

Experimental #reproduction numbers disentangle #vaccine effects on susceptibility and infectiousness during #H5N1 #transmission in #geese, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/experimental-reproduction-numbers.html

Experimental #reproduction numbers disentangle #vaccine effects on susceptibility and infectiousness during #H5N1 #transmission in #geese, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/experimental-reproduction-numbers.html

Experimental #reproduction numbers disentangle #vaccine effects on susceptibility and infectiousness during #H5N1 #transmission in #geese, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/experimental-reproduction-numbers.html

Experimental #reproduction numbers disentangle #vaccine effects on susceptibility and infectiousness during #H5N1 #transmission in #geese, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/09/experimental-reproduction-numbers.html

South #Australia reports first suspected land- #mammal case of #H5N1 #birdflu, https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/279265775/south-australia-reports-first-suspected-land-mammal-case-of-h5n1-bird-flu#google_vignette

The SA Department of Primary Industries and Regions reported five new suspected H5N1 bird flu events on Wednesday, including the #fox that was found in the northern suburbs of the state capital of Adelaide.

First #birdflu death in an #Australian mainland #mammal is a grim milestone. We know how bad this can get https://theconversation.com/first-bird-flu-death-in-an-australian-mainland-mammal-is-a-grim-milestone-we-know-how-bad-this-can-get-290305

Vaccination will never stop #H5N1 spreading through wildlife. But it may help prevent catastrophic losses in the species we can reach.

#Australia Confirms First Case of #H5N1 in #mammal Bird Flu Outbreak Widens

Artikel ini telah tayang di Kontan.co.id dengan judul "Australia Confirms First Case of H5N1 in Mammal, Bird Flu Outbreak Widens", Klik untuk baca: https://internasional.kontan.co.id/news/australia-konfirmasi-kasus-pertama-h5n1-di-mamalia-wabah-flu-burung-makin-meluas#.

Sumber: Reuters | Editor: Avanty Nurdiana

SA authorities confirmed discovery on Sunday. The seal was found dead in coastal area of ​​Beachport, approximately 310 kilometers south of Adelaide.

#Oseltamivir #Resistance in #Human #Influenza #H5N1 and #H7N9 Infections: A Mini Review, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/07/oseltamivir-resistance-in-human.html

Prior #immunity to seasonal #influenza #H3N2 virus confers varying levels of cross - #protection against challenge with clade 2.3.4.4b #H5N1, #H7N9, or #H9N2 virus in a #ferret model, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/04/prior-immunity-to-seasonal-influenza.html

This presentation highlights the collaborative efforts between Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State University, and our federal partners to perform comprehensive avian influenza surveillance in Oregon. This covers the emergence of avian influenza in Oregon, the identification of avian influenza in two pigs in the fall of 2024, active and passive
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdMPgk-DeNs

#H5N1 #Influenza #BirdFlu #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #Zoonosis

Kat dood, koe ziek door vogelgriep. ☣️

https://nos.nl/artikel/2599422-voor-het-eerst-vogelgriep-aangetroffen-bij-koe-op-fries-bedrijf

#Vogelgriep #H5N1 #Birdflu #TokkendeTijdbom #Melk #Koeien #Katten

Intranasal #replicon #vaccine establishes mucosal #immunity and protects against #H5N1 and #H7N9 #influenza, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/01/intranasal-replicon-vaccine-establishes.html

And cats have died from #H5N1 in raw food.
# # #
"Raw pet food (RPF) consumption has been considered a potential risk factor for ESBL/AmpC shedding in companion animals. In addition, previous studies have reported ESBL-pE within RPF..."

https://www.dvm360.com/view/the-danger-lurking-in-raw-pet-foods

#AMR #InfectiousDisease #Zoonosis

Expanding Horizons: #Host Range #Evolution and #Treatment Strategies for Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza #H5N1 and #H7N9, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2025/12/expanding-horizons-host-range-evolution.html

Highly Pathogenic Avian #Influenza: #Tracking the #Progression from IAV #H5N1 to IAV #H7N9 and Preparing for Emerging Challenges, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2025/12/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza.html

"Effective outbreak response to zoonoses depends on strong coordination between veterinary and human health sectors. Recent events, including avian influenza outbreaks, have shown both the value of successful cross-sector collaboration and the persistent gaps that make joint responses challenging. Differences in communication, surveillance systems, ..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjWuRfnPoU0

#InfectiousDisease ##Medicine #Zoonosis #PublicHealth #H5N1 #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #Pandemic #Influenza #HPAI

#FYI #USA #MicrobeTV #TWiV #ThisWeekInVirology #DanielGriffin #VincentRacaniello #MASA #MakeAmericaSaneAgain #infectiousdiseases #vaccinate #vaccines #covid19 #covid #sarscov2 #LongCovid #NB181 #chikungunya #H5N1 #influenza #RSV #legionella #measles #birdflu

TWIV 1244 clinical update week 16. Aug. 2025

Dr. Griffin's bowtie of today: Prions

Today's quote: "Ignoring isn’t the same as ignorance, you have to work at it." The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unyEeGGVSs4

Racing to Save #California’s #ElephantSeals From #BirdFlu
In 2023, bird #flu arrived on the rocky shores of the Valdés Peninsula in Argentina, ripping through the local colony of southern elephant seals. More than 17,000 seal pups died. It could take decades for the population to recover.
Now, a team of #ecologists, #epidemiologists and #veterinarians is scrambling to keep the same thing from happening to northern elephant seals.
https://www.nytimes.com/card/2025/06/03/science/bird-flu-mammals-elephant-seals-california
https://archive.ph/Xe8d6
#H5N1 #influenza

Nach der #Pandemie ist vor der Pandemie:

Ein Jahr nach dem ersten Nachweis von #H5N1 bei US-Milchkühen breitet sich das #Vogelgrippevirus weiter aus.

Fast 1000 #Rinderherden sind betroffen, Millionen #Nutzvögel wurden gekeult. Auch erste Infektionen beim Menschen wurden gemeldet.

Experten warnen vor mangelnder #Datenlage und fehlender #Überwachung. Die #CDC stuft das Risiko für die Bevölkerung aktuell als gering ein.

https://www.n-tv.de/wissen/Wir-kennen-das-Ausmass-des-Vogelgrippe-Ausbruchs-nicht-article25636621.html

#Zoonose #Pandemievorsorge #Virologie

ABD’de kuş gribi salgını!:  ABD, 2017'den bu yana kümes hayvanı çiftliğinde H7N9 kuş gribi salgınının ilk kez görüldüğünü bildirdi.

HAYVAN SAĞLIĞI HEYETİNDEN AÇIKLAMA

H5N1 kuş gribi salgınıyla mücadele eden ABD, ülkede 2017'den itibaren kümes hayvanı çitliğinde görülen ilk H7N9 salgınını duyurdu. Mississippi Hayvan Sağlığı Heyeti yaptığı açıklamada, "H7N9 virüsü tamamen Kuzey Amerika ve yabani kuş… https://www.eshahaber.com.tr/haber/abd-de-kus-gribi-salgini-212745.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon EshaHaber.com.tr #kuşgribi #hayvansağlığı #H7N9 #H5N1 #salgın

46,000 birds died or killed after bird flu in Mississippi.

"...A new strain of a highly pathogenic bird flu known as H7N9 has surfaced at a poultry farm in Mississippi where chickens are raised for breeding...."

https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-03-19/bird-flu-developments-new-strain-discovered-and-research-on-immunity

#birdflu #h5n1 #hpai #h7n9

Sinds jaren nog eens een uitbraak van #H7N9 #vogelgriep in de VS. H7N9 heeft bij mensen een #mortaliteit van 25%, maar kwam tot nu toe weinig voor.
Die andere vogelgriep #H5N1 kan ondertussen verrassend genoeg ook katten besmetten.

#davindikstraf

Die Vogelgrippe-Situation hat sich nur verschlechtert

Das vergangene Jahr erwies sich als ein weiterer Wendepunkt für das Virus, als es in Hunderten von US-#Rinderherden und bei #Arbeitern, die diese betreuten, nachgewiesen wurde. Mittlerweile ist klar, dass es keinen Grund für Optimismus gibt, dass H5N1 als geringfügiges Ärgernis verschwinden wird. Im Gegenteil, die Situation hat sich nur verschlechtert.

Da viele Anzeichen auf eine zukünftige #Grippepandemie hindeuten, wird der Schlüssel zur Bekämpfung darin bestehen, einen freien Datenfluss zu gewährleisten, der eine Frühwarnung ermöglicht, und die Ressourcen für umfassende Tests und die #Analyse der genetischen Entwicklung von H5N1 zu erhöhen. Dies muss sowohl global als auch national geschehen – aber an einem kritischen Punkt hat Präsident Donald #Trump die Vereinigten Staaten stattdessen von den internationalen Gesundheitsbemühungen zurückgezogen und seinen Fehltritt noch verschlimmert, indem er die Kommunikation, die Kapazitäten und die Budgets der nationalen #Gesundheitsbehörden ins Visier nahm. Die Wahrscheinlichkeit steigt, dass die Welt eine Gelegenheit verpasst, eine potenzielle #Pandemie zu bekämpfen, bevor sie ausbricht.

Die #Infektion mit dem #Vogelgrippevirus hat sich mit beispielloser Geschwindigkeit bei Wild- und Hausvögeln sowie bei #Meeressäugern und #Landsäugetieren ausgebreitet. Bei einem jüngsten und beängstigenden Vorfall Ende 2024 starben von den 37 #Großkatzen, die in einem Schutzgebiet in #Shelton, #Washington, untergebracht waren, darunter #Pumas, #Rotluchse und #Tiger, 20 an einer Infektion mit dem Virus, die meisten innerhalb von 24 Stunden. H5N1 scheint sich durch #Atemwegssekrete und den Kontakt mit infizierten #Zugvögeln verbreitet zu haben.

Der Silberstreif am Horizont von H5N1 ist, dass #Menschen, die erkrankten Tieren ausgesetzt sind, sich zwar mit dem Virus anstecken können, aber nach dem derzeitigen Kenntnisstand der Forscher nicht ohne Weiteres andere Menschen infizieren können. Das könnte sich jedoch ändern, wenn die Infektionszahlen in die Höhe schnellen. Das Virus stellt eine ernsthafte #Bedrohung dar.

Experten für öffentliche #Gesundheit waren zu Recht besorgt, als das Virus 2024 in US-#Milchviehbeständen auftauchte. Es hat die Hälfte der fast 1.000 Menschen getötet, die sich seit Anfang der 2000er Jahre damit infiziert haben, überwiegend in #Südostasien. Dort konnte es sich rasch ausbreiten und bisher fast tausend Herden infizieren. Anders als bei Wildvögeln oder anderen #Tierarten arbeiten Menschen eng mit #Milchvieh zusammen. Menschen haben sich das Virus auch direkt von Vögeln eingefangen. Während #Milchbauern bisher nur leichte Infektionen erlitten haben, verliefen die Erkrankungen von zwei Personen, die sich bei toten oder infizierten Wild- oder Hausvögeln mit dem Virus angesteckt hatten, weitaus schlimmer. Ein Patient aus #Louisiana starb; ein anderer in British Columbia erholte sich nur nach einem außergewöhnlichen medizinischen Eingriff. In beiden Fällen zeigten virale #RNA-Sequenzen #Mutationen, die eine effektive Bindung an Zellen in den menschlichen Atemwegen ermöglichen könnten. Bei Rindern und zahlreichen anderen Tierarten erhält das Virus zahlreiche Gelegenheiten, sich weiterzuentwickeln und gefährlicher zu werden.

Besonders besorgniserregend: Wenn zwei verschiedene #Virusstämme einen einzelnen Wirt gleichzeitig infizieren, können sie Teile ihres #Genoms austauschen, ein Prozess, der als #Reassortment bezeichnet wird. Dadurch kann ein neues Virus mit einer anderen Kombination von Eigenschaften entstehen. Die #Schweinegrippe-Epidemie (#H1N1) von 1985 bis 1989 wurde beispielsweise durch ein Virus verursacht, das durch den Austausch von #Genomsegmenten in einem #Schwein entstand, das gleichzeitig mit einem menschlichen und einem #Vogelvirusstamm infiziert war. Diese Art der Vermischung bei Tieren wird durch den aktuellen Ausbruch der #Vogelgrippe, der parallel zu einer extrem starken saisonalen #Grippewelle auftritt, immer wahrscheinlicher.

Derzeit werden die meisten Tests auf H5N1 bei symptomatischen Fällen durchgeführt. Infizierte Tiere und Menschen können jedoch bereits Tage vor dem Auftreten von Symptomen eine hohe #Viruslast aufweisen. Arbeiter in Milch- und Geflügelfarmen zögern jedoch, sich testen zu lassen, aus Angst, ihren #Arbeitsplatz zu verlieren. Obwohl die Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) kürzlich ihre Empfehlungen geändert haben, um sicherzustellen, dass auch asymptomatische #Landarbeiter getestet werden, ist die Anzahl der durchgeführten Tests nach wie vor unzureichend. Die #CDC hat sich kürzlich mit kommerziellen Testlabors zusammengetan, um die Überwachung zu verbessern, und auch einzelne Bundesstaaten führen vermehrt Tests an #Milch asymptomatischer Herden durch.

Es sind aggressive Tests zur #Früherkennung einer auf den Menschen übertragbaren Form von H5N1 erforderlich, aber das ist nur ein Teil eines jeden notwendigen Reaktionsplans: Überwachung ohne #Kommunikation ist nutzlos. Die Trump-Regierung hat im Rahmen eines allgemeinen Angriffs auf den Haushalt von #Gesundheitsbehörden und deren wissenschaftliche Unabhängigkeit versucht, die Kommunikation im Bereich der öffentlichen Gesundheit auf Bundesebene einzuschränken – selbst bei lebenswichtigen Informationen über H5N1.

Nach der Amtseinführung verhinderte die Regierung die Veröffentlichung des viel gepriesenen Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report der CDC, der seit Jahrzehnten regelmäßig und auch nach einem Präsidentenwechsel ohne Unterbrechung veröffentlicht worden war. Die erste Ausgabe nach der Amtseinführung sollte angeblich Studien über H5N1 enthalten. Als die Veröffentlichung wieder aufgenommen wurde, waren diese nicht enthalten (obwohl eine inzwischen veröffentlicht wurde, in der das #Infektionsrisiko für Tierärzte, die mit infizierten Tieren arbeiten, aufgezeigt wird).

Seitdem sickern Daten aus verschiedenen Quellen durch.

Anfang dieses Monats gab das #Landwirtschaftsministerium bekannt, dass ein zweiter H5N1-Stamm von Vögeln auf drei #Milchviehherden in #Nevada übergesprungen war. Dabei handelte es sich um den tödlicheren D1.1-Stamm, der Mutationen aufweist, die eine leichtere Ausbreitung des Virus bei Säugetieren ermöglichen könnten, im Gegensatz zum milderen B3.13-Stamm, der seit letztem Sommer Herden infiziert. Die Kühe in Nevada zeigten bei den Tests keine Symptome, aber die frühzeitige Erkennung durch das Milchuntersuchungsprogramm des #Landwirtschaftsministeriums von Nevada ermöglichte es den Beamten, die betroffenen Herden unter #Quarantäne zu stellen und so die Ausbreitung der #Infektion einzudämmen.

Da der gefährlichere D1.1-Stamm nun bei nordamerikanischen Zugvögeln vorherrscht, ist das, was in Nevada geschah – die zweite dokumentierte Übertragung von H5N1 von Vögeln auf Rinder – keine Überraschung. Es könnte jedoch sein, dass dieses Virus für Überraschungen sorgt, wenn die Tests bei nicht symptomatischen Menschen und Tieren weiterhin unzureichend sind, insbesondere da die Trump-Regierung die globale Zusammenarbeit der USA einschränkt und der #Datenfluss aus den USA und internationalen Organisationen, die Infektionen und die Entwicklung des Virus identifizieren, auf ein Rinnsal verlangsamt wird oder ganz zum Erliegen kommt.

Die CDC und die #Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) sind maßgeblich daran beteiligt, die sich entwickelnde H5N1-Bedrohung im Auge zu behalten. Kein Teil der Welt ist vor zirkulierenden pandemischen Viren geschützt, und zu wissen, was sie sind und wo sie sich befinden, ist entscheidend für den Schutz der #Gesundheit der Amerikaner und der Menschen auf der ganzen Welt.

In der Vergangenheit haben die CDC und die WHO einen aktiven #Datenaustausch im Zusammenhang mit der globalen Krankheitsüberwachung betrieben. Die Kommunikation zwischen den Behörden erfolgte in Foren wie Beratungsgremien und Notfallteams. Ende Januar jedoch unterband die Trump-Regierung die Kommunikation zwischen CDC-Mitarbeitern und der WHO und zog Mitarbeiter ab, die in WHO-Büros arbeiteten. Die #Regierung ordnete außerdem die Einstellung der finanziellen Unterstützung der USA für die WHO an, wobei diese Anordnung eine einjährige Schonfrist vorsieht. Die Anordnung, die Kommunikation einzustellen, trat jedoch sofort in Kraft. Die Vereinigten Staaten sind nicht mehr Teil der globalen Diskussion darüber, wie auf eine wachsende und potenziell explosive Krankheitsbedrohung reagiert werden soll. Die #Amerikaner haben den verlässlichen Einblick in das Verhalten von H5N1 außerhalb der US-Grenzen verloren und werden möglicherweise die Chance verpassen, Schutzmaßnahmen zu ergreifen.

Natürlich ist das globale #Gesundheitssystem fehlerhaft. Die WHO und die CDC wurden für ihre Lücken und Verzögerungen bei der Vorsorge und Reaktion in den Tagen nach dem Auftreten von #COVID19 kritisiert. Die #WHO wurde beschuldigt, zu einem Werkzeug politischer Agenden zu werden, und dafür kritisiert, dass sie erst dann #Reisebeschränkungen erlassen hat, als die Pandemie bereits weltweit wütete. Währenddessen verzögerte bei der CDC ein fehlerhafter #COVID-Test, der frühzeitig veröffentlicht wurde, die genaue Meldung von Fällen. Das System muss repariert und nicht aufgegeben werden, insbesondere da die H5N1-Bedrohung weiter eskaliert.

Da die Zahl der mit dem #Virus infizierten #Vögel und #Säugetiere weiterhin explosionsartig ansteigt, ist das Auftreten eines übertragbaren pandemischen Stammes keine Frage des „ob“, sondern des „wann“. Um Michael Osterholm, den Direktor des Zentrums für #Infektionskrankheitenforschung und -politik an der Universität von #Minnesota, zu zitieren: „Die Pandemieuhr tickt. Wir wissen nur nicht, wie spät es ist.“

Quelle: Lucy Shapiro, 20. Februar 2025 in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The bird flu outlook has only gotten worse

Übersetzung: Thomas Trueten [Nicht authorisiert]

#CapitalismIsADeathCult

After delay, #CDC releases data signaling #BirdFlu spread undetected in #cows and #people

February 13, 20251:00 PM ET

By Will Stone

"The first study on the #H5N1 bird flu outbreak from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to make it to publication under the #Trump administration came out Thursday.

"The journal released data suggesting some #spillovers from dairy cattle into humans have gone #undetected, including in states where dairy herds have not tested positive.

"This comes after a #freeze in external communications that interrupted the agency's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, or #MMWR, a mainstay of public health communication. Publication on other topics resumed last week.

"In the new study, researchers analyzed blood samples collected from 150 veterinarians who worked with cattle around the country and found that three of them had #antibodies to the H5N1 virus, indicating recent infections. None recalled having any influenza-like symptoms or conjunctivitis. They also did not care for any cattle with known or suspected infections, although one did work with infected poultry.

"The findings underscore the difficulty of detecting and controlling human infections based on whether a person seeks out medical care, says Gregory Gray, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

"'If the circulating #H5 viruses become more transmissible between humans, we are not going to be able to control transmission as the viruses will spread rapidly and often #subclinically,' says Gray.

"Previous CDC research that surveyed dairy workers found 7% had evidence of past infections, although only half reported symptoms. Work from Gray and his colleagues in Texas also indicates some cases in the dairy industry workforce are going undetected.

"'It means our surveillance is inadequate,' says Lauren Sauer, a professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. 'Any detection of #asymptomatic or mild cases in this study just tells me we're missing cases.'"

Read more:
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/13/nx-s1-5296672/cdc-bird-flu-study-mmwr-veterinarians?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
#HPAINews #Pandemic #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #USHealth #CDCCensorship #USPol #AuthoritarianRule #Censorship #USFail

So yeah, I have backyard feeders set up for the birds. I've been disinfecting my boots, cleaning the feeders, keeping an eye out for sick birds. The ONLY reason I'm still doing it is because we had a HUGE shortage of berries and fruit because of #ClimateChange this past year. Hot, dry conditions means less food for the birds. But now that #BirdFlu is being reported in #NewYorkCity, that's getting too close to #Maine and #NewEngland. I think every #Birdwatcher who feeds birds needs to be very, very cautious -- especially if one is a #cat owner. We can't count on the #CDC anymore, so we need to share news (not rumors) with each other!
#HPAINews #H5N1 #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #CDCCensorship #USPol #AuthoritarianRule #Censorship #Extinction #USFail

#BirdFlu: Should You Take Down Your Feeders?

By Lori Vanover, updated April 2022

"In wild birds, waterfowl including ducks, geese, and swans, are the main group impacted. It can be fatal in these species, although often they carry and transmit the virus without showing symptoms. Other birds including raptors like hawks and eagles, as well as shorebirds and gulls have also tested positive for HPAI H5N1 during this outbreak. Research has shown songbirds are less likely to contract bird flu and are less likely to shed large amounts of the virus. A small number of corvid species (crows, jays, and magpies) have tested positive.

"Visible symptoms of bird flu include runny eyes, swelling, and lethargy.

"Poultry operations are especially feeling the effects of bird flu. When the disease is detected in domestic poultry, flocks are depopulated to prevent the disease from spreading and removed from the food system. Other area flocks are then monitored for the disease.

Is it Safe to Feed Wild Birds Right Now?

"A small number of corvids, including jays and crows, have tested positive for bird flu. [Other species as well. Outdated information!]

"There is no official recommendation to take down feeders unless you also keep domestic poultry, according to the National Wildlife Disease Program.

"Ken says, 'The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and United States Department of Agriculture have both stated that bird feeding is safe. Out of an abundance of caution, some agencies initially suggested taking feeders down, but these guidelines have been scaled back. Currently, I’m not aware of any restrictions in place on bird feeders.'

"He further explains if you raise poultry and live in an area where avian influenza is being reported, you could consider removing bird feeders in the short term. 'Past outbreaks of avian flu have generally waned by early summer,' he says.

"Joy O’Keefe, assistant professor and Illinois Extension wildlife specialist in the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, advises homeowners to plant #NativeShrubs and #wildflowers this spring for their backyard birds. 'In the absence of feeders, birds should be able to find natural sources of food from sprouting native plants and emerging insects, she says. [However, this year, there was NOT as much berries because of #ClimateChange, drought, and heatwaves.]

"The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says hummingbird feeders and oriole feeders do not need to be removed. Check with your state wildlife agency for updated guidelines in your area.

Clean Your Feeders to Reduce the Spread of Disease

"Clean your feeders and bird baths regularly to keep birds healthy

"Maintaining clean feeders and bird baths is always important. Scrub your feeders clean with some soapy water and a good stiff brush. Then soak them in a 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) for a few minutes. Next, rinse them very thoroughly and let them dry completely before putting them back outside. Here’s how to clean a bird bath.

"Ken points out it’s also important to maintain a clean area around your feeders. 'If you aren’t feeding a no mess blend of seeds without any shells, rake up the empty hulls from under the feeders. You can also consider moving your feeding station around the yard to minimize accumulation,' he says. Try these no mess bird feeders to keep your yard clean.

"The USDA has issued #biosafety recommendations for #BackyardPoultry flocks. '#Poultry owners should keep things as clean as they can,' says Kenneth Koelkebeck, professor and Illinois Extension poultry specialist in the Animal Sciences department. 'Remove standing water if possible because it will attract migratory waterfowl.'

[A bunch of outdated information -- not included]

What to Do if You See Sick or Dead Birds

"Report sick or dead birds to your state wildlife agency or local agricultural extension agent. You can also contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services toll-free at 1-866-536-7593."

Source:
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/birding-basics/bird-flu/
#HPAINews #H5N1 #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #Birding #Nature #BackyardFeeders #WeKeepUsSafe #CDCCensorship#Censorship #USFail

Yikes! We're flying blind! No precautions needed -- because we're all F*CKED!

"CDC Archive: This page is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being updated.

"This is archived content from the CDC website. The information here may be outdated and links may no longer function. Go to CDC Home for all other recent information."

Recommendations

"What should the general public do to protect themselves from #BirdFlu?

"As a general precaution, people should avoid direct contact with wild birds or other animals infected with or suspected to be infected with bird flu and observe them only from a distance, if possible. Wild birds can be infected with bird flu viruses without appearing sick. If possible, avoid contact with sick or dead animals including wild birds, poultry, other domesticated birds, and other wild or domesticated animals. Bird flu viruses have been detected in many other species. Avoid contact with surfaces that appear to be contaminated with animal feces, raw milk, litter, or materials contaminated by birds or other animals with suspected or confirmed bird flu virus infection. CDC has information about precautions to take with wild birds, poultry and other animals. As a reminder, it is safe to eat properly handled and cooked poultry and poultry products in the United States. The proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu viruses. In addition, people should not prepare or eat uncooked or undercooked food or food products, such as unpasteurized (raw) milk, or raw cheeses, from animals (for example, goats or cows) with suspected or confirmed bird flu virus infection."

https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-faq.htm
#HPAINews #H5N1 #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #CDCCensorship #USPol #AuthoritarianRule #Censorship #Genocide #Ecocide #Extinction #USFail

It's like 'dead birds flying': How #BirdFlu is spreading in the wild

By Gabrielle Emanuel, Goats And Soda
February 7, 20257:12 AM ET

"A little over a year ago, Marcela Uhart was walking on the beach in Punta Delgada, Argentina. It was peak breeding session on this peninsula known for its rich marine wildlife. Usually, the salty breeze brought with it the sounds of baby elephant seals calling to their moms in high pitched yells.

"'This time it was silent,' recalls Uhart. 'The beaches were just loaded with carcasses. We saw basically every [#ElephantSeal] pup dead. We estimate about 18,000 dead baby elephant seals.'

"Dead from bird flu.

"And it wasn't just elephant seals. There were #terns – with their yellow beaks and black heads – stumbling about having seizures on the sand. The scene played out again and again in the weeks that followed, up and down the coastline. 'It was like birds falling out of the sky, dead,' she says.

"Uhart is a veterinarian and director of the Latin America Program at the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at University of California, Davis. She arrived at the #PuntaDelgada beach suited up in a white hazmat suit, gloves and goggles in October 2023 ready to take samples and document the decimation. She's been tracking bird flu as it goes from one bird species to another — from seabirds to waterfowl to birds of prey — and then to marine mammals from sea lions to dolphins and then, sometimes, jumping back to birds.

"'It's just like wildfire. I mean it just killed everything it encountered,' she says, speaking to #NPR from #Argentina.

"In the U.S., bird flu headlines have focused on an unprecedented number of American cases and the impact of the virus on dairy cows and on poultry farms. But wildlife researchers like Uhart say the dramatic scene in Argentina is evidence that something new — and ominous — is going on with the virus that causes bird flu. And that ignoring it puts human health in peril.

A 'relay race' that started in 2020 and 2021

"'I've been studying flu viruses closely since 1980 and there are days when I wake up feeling like I know less about flu now than I did 10 years ago,' says Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. That's especially true, he says, of bird flu.

"The particular virus that causes bird flu — H5N1 — itself is not new. It's a disease that originated in east Asia, first detected in China in 1996. The virus has mostly terrorized poultry farms and led to massive culling. It has occasionally spilled over to humans, causing some 400 deaths over the decades, but rarely spreads human-to-human. And while it has jumped over into wild birds periodically — killing many birds in many places — it never took off globally.

"Then came 2020 and 2021, when the version that's driving the current outbreak emerged.

"The virus evolved so some wild birds are able to migrate just far enough to reach another bird community or mammal population to pass the virus on before dying.

"'What you see here is like a relay race,' Uhart says. 'We were all skeptical that this could be possible, but then somehow this started happening.'

"'We've gone from this concept of dead birds don't fly to this new virus that seems to be a bit more like dead bird flying,' explains Erik Karlsson, head of the Virology Unit at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge in Cambodia and the director of the National Influenza Center of Cambodia.

"This means that the virus doesn't just stick around on poultry farms and periodically jump over into wildlife, but can sustain itself in wild birds, moving from one flock to the next without burning itself out.

"Scientists are still trying to understand exactly how the virus spreads between animals. One theory is that scavenger birds feast on mammal carcasses 'that are loaded with virus, then they get infected, obviously, and can spread it easily on their feet or beaks,' says Uhart. Another theory, she says: "It could be that [animals] poop in the water and the other animals drink [that water].' [That's what I think...]

"One theory of transmission is that birds come into contact with animals, like these elephant seal pups, who have died of bird flu — and pick up the virus.

How far can dead birds fly?

"Wild birds are particularly well suited to take this virus global — and fast.

"'If the natural reservoir for this virus was any other animal species than birds, we might expect to see it only located on a certain continent because animals don't swim across oceans. They don't climb over mountain ranges. The one animal species that does is birds,' says Osterholm.

"Traveling in infected wild birds, the virus took off and jumped over to North America in late 2021. From there, it went to #SouthAmerica leaving, destruction in its wake.

"'In South America, it traveled the 6,000 kilometer spine in about six months,' says Michelle Wille, senior research fellow at the Center for Pathogen Genomics at the University of Melbourne. 'So this is a virus that's not assisted by airplanes. This is a virus that's traveling by mass mortality after mass mortality after mass mortality after mass mortality.' It is killing not just birds in large numbers but also mammals, like elephant seals and #SeaLions, as well as #porpoises, #dolphins and #otters to a lesser degree.

"This year, South America has been a lot quieter. 'Surprisingly, Brazil does not have these recent cases in wild birds,' says Helena Lage Ferreira, a veterinary biologist at the University of São Paulo who studies #AvianFlu. Her team has tried to determine whether the birds have acquired #immunity. So far, results have been unclear. 'It's very difficult to understand," she says.

"Meanwhile, there's a new part of the planet at risk. Researchers are realizing the virus is now plaguing #Antarctica.

"They worry about this trend because Antarctica is a particularly hard place to study — and many of the animals that live there don't live elsewhere in the world. Even if there are researchers on the ground to collect samples, 'you have to wait for months and months on months, until those samples actually get to a lab, potentially also in the opposite hemisphere of the world,' says Uhart. And, by that time, she speculates, the virus will have already spread much further.

"This adds to a broader problem: Globally, nobody knows how many wild animals the virus has killed.

"'No one's counting. We have no idea,' says Wille. 'It is a global catastrophe'
Wildlife with the virus are bad news for humans

"Researchers say the rapid spread is catastrophic for the animal species that are being hard hit. For example, in #Peru, thousands of Peruvian #pelicans have died. 'In a few weeks, almost one in two individuals of a species that just completely disappeared,' says Wille. And, she adds, it's still too early to know how these mass die-offs will impact ecosystems but it's likely to be significant.

"On top of that, this matters for human health.

"Wille and a team of other wildlife experts estimate that millions of birds have been infected and died, and tens of thousands of marine mammals have died. Each animal that is infected — particularly mammals — is another chance for the virus to evolve and become better suited to infecting people.

"This rapid evolution was evident earlier this year, when the first U.S. person — from Louisiana — died of bird flu. When scientists sequenced the virus from different organs from the body, they found 'the virus was changing within,' says Uhart. While this patient didn't pass the virus on to other people, Uhart says this case indicates how quickly the virus can change.

"There's another element in this genetic game. The virus is able to mix and match its genes with local influenza viruses if one animal is infected with multiple flu viruses. As this highly deadly bird flu virus arrives in new places it can mingle with a big pool of less deadly flu viruses and create new 'Frankenstein' viruses, explains Wille.

"And with each genetic change, there is the chance the virus could become more severe.

"At the moment, the virus can infect humans but has not yet evolved to jump readily from one human to another. That could change.

"And without keeping up with the virus's journey in wild animals, experts worry, humans will be caught unprepared and ill-equipped to tackle bird flu.

"'Ever since #H5N1 [bird flu] showed up,' says Osterholm, 'I tend to sleep with one eye open.'"

https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/02/07/g-s1-46402/bird-flu-wild-animals-mammals-virus?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
#HPAINews #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #CDCCensorship #WorldHealth #Extinction #Wildlife

New #BirdFlu variant found in #DairyCattle. Can #H5N1 be transmitted to humans? [Apparently, the answer is, "YES!"]

According to the the US Department of Agriculture, this is the first ever detection of this bird flu virus variant in dairy cattle.

by Jonathan Limehouse, February 6, 2025, updated February 7, 2025

"The variant of bird flu that killed a Louisiana resident has now been found in dairy cows. Until now, the human cases of bird flu traced to cattle have been mild, mostly #EyeInfections.

"But the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that a strain previously found only in #WildBirds has turned up in dairy herds in #Nevada ‒ raising concerns that future human infections could be more serious.

"Bird flu has triggered a nationwide egg shortage and price hikes in recent months, as infected chickens had to be put to death. It has also coursed through dairy farms in 16 states since last March, according to the USDA, reducing milk production. More than 60 #farmworkers on both dairy and poultry farms have been infected since then, all of whom recovered.

"But one Louisiana resident died last month after contracting bird flu from a backyard flock. That person, who was older and chronically ill, but not otherwise identified, was infected with the D.1.1 variant now seen in the Nevada cows. A Canadian teenager hospitalized with bird flu in November was also infected with D.1.1.

"#D11 is common among the #starlings that migrate through #Nevada in the winter and might have carried the virus into the state, the Nevada Department of Agriculture said in a social media post.

"The USDA said it is working with the state department of agriculture to investigate the Nevada outbreak and limit its spread.

"Until last week, all bird flu in dairy herds had been identified as the B3.13 variant, which was believed to have come from wild birds in late 2023 or early 2024."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/02/06/bird-flu-strain-dairy-cows-humans-transmitted/78290857007/
#HPAINews #HPAIVariant #B313 #BirdFlu #BirdMigrations #StarlingMigrations #Cattle #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #CDCCensorship

Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Mammals

Last Modified: February 05, 2025

"There are many species that are potentially susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza (#HPAI). In addition to birds and poultry, #H5N1 viruses have been detected in some mammals. Infection may cause illness, including severe disease and death in some cases.

"Data may be incomplete and additional detections will be added as information becomes available. For submitting agencies who notice data errors or omissions, please send an email with supporting documentation (laboratory report/accession number/data collection) to [email protected]."

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/mammals
#HPAINews #Cats #CatSafety #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #CDCCensorship

#AvianInfluenzaA (#H5N1) in #cats

AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

"Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus, including barn and feral cats, indoor cats, and big cats in zoos and in the wild (e.g., mountain lions, tigers, leopards, and bobcats). Cats were already known to be susceptible to the H5N1 virus, with several feline cases linked to poultry or wild bird exposure before the cattle outbreak began.

"Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death. The good news is that infection can be prevented with a few simple practices.

How do cats become infected?

"Recent investigations implicate food as a source of infection for cats, most often unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked meat (e.g., poultry). Other potential sources include:

- Raw colostrum and other unpasteurized dairy products (like cream)
- Exposure to infected wild birds or poultry
- Exposure to people who work on affected farms and to their clothing or other fomites

What are the clinical signs of H5N1 in cats?

"Illness may start with loss of appetite, lethargy, and fever, then quickly progress, with cats exhibiting:

- Neurologic signs (e.g., ataxia, circling, tremors, seizures, or blindness)
- Severe depression
- Copious oculonasal discharge
- Other respiratory signs, including tachypnea, dyspnea, and possibly sneezing or coughing

What should cat owners do if H5N1 is suspected?

To play it safe, cat owners should:

- Call their veterinary clinic—before taking cats in to be seen—and describe any clinical signs they have noticed so that the veterinary team can be ready when the patient arrives.
- Limit their cat’s contact with immunocompromised individuals if any exposure to the virus is possible.
- Protect themselves and others from influenza by following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [Since that might not be an option, see recommendations below].
- Monitor their family and other animals that might have been exposed for signs of illness, and report any human illness to their local public health official.

How can H5N1 infection be prevented in cats?

Cat owners and caretakers are urged to follow these tips:

- Refrain from feeding cats any dairy products or colostrum that have not first been pasteurized or thoroughly cooked to kill the virus.
- Thoroughly cook meat before feeding, and avoid feeding raw meat-based treats or diets.
- Keep cats indoors to prevent exposure to birds and other wildlife.
- Avoid contact with sick or dead birds and other wildlife yourself.
- Keep cats away from livestock, poultry, and their environments, especially in areas with known H5N1 outbreaks.
- Take steps to prevent contact between captive big cats and wild birds (e.g., covering enclosures with netting and removing bird attractants nearby) in areas where H5N1 is circulating.
- Thoroughly wash your hands after handling your cat and after any encounters with poultry, livestock, or wild birds and other animals.
- Change your clothes and shoes, and thoroughly wash any exposed skin, after interacting with sick or dead animals that may harbor the H5N1 virus, and before interacting with your cat.
- If you feed birds or walk near bird feeders or other places birds (including poultry) gather, change your shoes or disinfect their soles before entering your house.
- Immediately contact your veterinarian if you notice signs of H5N1 or think your cat might have been exposed to the virus.

What should I do if I suspect a cat has H5N1?

"The risk of cats spreading H5N1 to people is considered extremely low, but is not zero. If you suspect a cat has H5N1:

- Take steps to protect yourself and other members of your veterinary team, as described by the CDC.
- Use your clinic’s protocols for isolating and managing patients with suspected zoonotic diseases. A good resource is the guidelines published by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians.
- Consider rabies as a differential diagnosis for cats with neurologic signs.
- Report the suspected case to your state animal health official, state public health veterinarian, or state veterinary diagnostic laboratory. They may direct you to submit samples for testing.
- For antemortem detection of the virus, oropharyngeal swabs and urine, serum, or whole blood are suitable.
- For postmortem diagnosis, brain and lung tissue may be submitted.

Raw diets: A warning

"Unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked meat—including retail pet diets that contain raw meat—have been linked to severe illness and death from H5N1 in pet cats and captive big cats."

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-h5n1-cats
#HPAINews #Cats #Caturday #CatSafety #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #H5N1 #USHealth #CDCCensorship

#Cat Death Losses Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in #SouthDakota

Updated January 13, 2025

"#Veterinarians and laboratory diagnosticians are fielding reports of death losses in cat populations linked to avian influenza infections.

"Beginning in 2022, an #H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza (abbreviated as HPAI) virus caused death losses in domestic turkeys and chickens in South Dakota and elsewhere in the United States, an outbreak that continues. The HPAI virus causes respiratory and multiple organ failure in affected birds, typically appearing as increased numbers of dead birds in large commercial operations, as well as smaller backyard flocks. Deaths in wild birds, typically migrating waterfowl but also other bird species, have been observed at the same time, as well as spillover of the virus into mammals, such as raccoons, foxes, skunks, and other species.

"In Spring 2024, the HPAI virus began infecting #DairyCows, causing drops in milk production and other signs of illness. Unlike infections in other species, widespread death losses have not been associated with HPAI infections in dairy cows.

"About the same time as its emergence in dairy cows, the HPAI virus was implicated in deaths of domestic cats in the vicinity of affected farms. Most affected cats showed #neurologic signs, such as #tremors or #seizures, for a short period of time before dying.

"Since that time, three cases of substantial death losses in groups of outdoor domestic cats in South Dakota have been described. In each of these cases, there has been no apparent link to dairy cows, other livestock, or domestic poultry."

Read more:
https://extension.sdstate.edu/cat-death-losses-due-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-south-dakota
#HPAINews #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #CDCCensorship

#CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on #BirdFlu Spread Between #Cats and People

The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.

Read more:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/health/cdc-bird-flu-cats-people.html?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/eDwWI
#H5N1 #BirdFlu #CDCCensorship #WHO #WhatWeDontKnowCanHurtUs #AvianInfluenza #HPAI

Well, this explains all the coughing at the grocery store (and very few masks)!

#Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years

https://apnews.com/article/us-flu-season-cdc-a640e8fe0bffa4a8f6bdbd7ea8e5608a
#CovidIsntOver #TB #RSV #H5N1 #BirdFlu #CDCCensorship #WHO #WhatWeDontKnowCanHurtUs

Two snowy owls who were found dead in Toronto in December now confirmed to have died of bird flu.

We already had a teen in BC on life support with no known animal exposure.

Can we talk about the fact that these owls were found in the most populous part of the country??

https://www.torontotoday.ca/local/environment-climate/avian-flu-killed-snowy-owls-found-at-the-leslie-street-spit-10090739

#h5n1 #birdflu #pandemic #toronto #wearamask #precautionaryprinciple