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.Dept. of Agriculture has posted 239 genetic sequences related to the current #H5N1 #birdflu outbreaks in dairy cattle. Sequences from: cattle, cats, chickens, skunk, racoon, grackle, blackbird, and goose. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

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1. So much today on the #H5N1 #birdflu story! Just coming up for air. U.S. FDA has found genetic evidence of the virus in commercial milk, but so far it sounds like killed virus. More info on where they found it/how prevalent it was would be useful. statnews.com/2024/04/23/h5n…

If the world needs #H5N1 vaccines for people, we're definitely not starting from a standing start. Lots of preparatory work has been done, especially in the US. But this would be no easy task & equitable access would likely be a huge problem. statnews.com/2024/04/24/h5n…

On April 25, 2024, ASTHO hosted a virtual symposium with IDSA, CSTE, & federal partners on the U.S. government’s response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. To access the recording: discover.astho.org/3JzYPn5 #HPAI #AvianFlu #H5N1

Avian influenza A (#H5N1) first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, we have seen an exponential growth in the number of outbreaks in birds. In addition to birds, an increasing number of mammals have been affected, e.g. minks, seals, sea lions and foxes. Recently, multiple herds of

Veterinarians: #birdflu has infected some barn cats in the U.S. amid a multi-state outbreak in dairy cows. CDC’s recommendations for veterinarians working with potentially infected cats can be found here: bit.ly/44casu9

1/ Are you struggling to keep track of all the #H5N1 developments in the US? Together w/ Brennan Klein & Moritz Kraemer, we started an open-access timeline of key events related to the outbreak. As you can see, the situation is rapidly progressing, so we will keep updating.

Colorado joins the list of states with confirmed #H5N1 #birdflu outbreaks in dairy cows. Now 9 confirmed states, 34 confirmed outbreaks. Bizarrely, there have only been 2 new outbreaks added to the list this week. Must be little testing underway.

Our documentary film is out today! Check it out on Sabin Vaccine Institute’s site: bit.ly/3w4wmTz

Influence of the Stars: An Influenza Documentary and Maryland International Film Festival pick is now live! The film, created by The Influenzer Initiative is narrated by @ChuckNiceComic of StarTalk and tackles big questions like what we can learn from #COVID19 to avoid a future #influenza pandemic.

In this Sabin Vaccine Institute documentary film I discuss new vaccine technologies and the hope for universal flu vaccines (11 and 22 minute marks) youtu.be/kBR7YPqvNg0?t=…

With respect to #H5flu “First…eliminate the happy talk.” And “we need to be more humble.” ⁦Michael Osterholm⁩ ⁦Rick Bright⁩ ⁦Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH⁩ npr.org/sections/healt…

CDC & Texas public health officials published a letter detailing a #H5N1 #birdflu virus infection in a dairy worker that occurred in late March. Understanding more about these infections in cattle help inform preventive measures for exposed workers. More: bit.ly/3y0Mfe1

You can't divorce the social context of a disease outbreak from the outbreak response, World Health Organization (WHO)'s chief scientist Jeremy Farrar told me yesterday in an interview about the #H5N1 #birdflu in cows situation. The social context of this one sure is challenging. statnews.com/2024/05/07/bir…

"It's not enough to just write down the mRNA sequence of the vaccine." - Holden Thorp, PhD. "Influence of the Stars," a film from The Influenzer Initiative, explores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in #vaccine development. Watch the film: bit.ly/4bsvS8s

The fight against #influenza isn't just scientific — it's a story of global cooperation. Discover the role of international collaboration in #pandemic preparedness. Watch "Influence of the Stars": bit.ly/3QylkN1

Figuring out whether and when to start mass producing vaccine in response to a pandemic flu threat is no easy task. I explore some of the challenges in this piece graced with a wonderful illustration by my talented colleague @chriscckao. #H5N1 #birdflu statnews.com/2024/05/22/h5n…

Australia reports imported human H5N1 avian flu case and unrelated high path poultry outbreak The child contracted the virus in India, which continues to report sporadic H5N1 outbreaks in poultry. ow.ly/9zfO50RRF2h Photo: NIAID/Flickr cc

BREAKING: Michigan reports a case of #H5N1 #birdflu in a farm worker who had exposure to dairy cows. statnews.com/2024/05/22/bir…