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COVID-flu shot offers strong immune response in late-stage trial, Moderna saysModerna says it combination vaccine to protect against both COVID-19 and influenza generated a stronger immune response in adults 50 and over when compared to separate shots.HealthJun 10
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First-ever human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed in Mexico: WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Wednesday the first laboratory-confirmed fatal human case of avian influenza A(H5N2) in Mexico.HealthJun 5
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Bird flu is on the move — here are the different strains around the worldBird flu, has public health officials on alert after an unprecedented spread in dairy cows in the U.S. this year. Four dairy workers have also tested positive in the country.HealthJul 10
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Bird flu: U.S. CDC to post wastewater data to better track spread in cattleThe agency is planning to publicly post data on influenza A found in wastewater as soon as Friday that could offer new clues into the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle herds.HealthMay 9
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Bird flu vaccinations for humans to begin in Finland, a global firstFinland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination as soon as next week to some workers with exposure to animals, health authorities said on Tuesday.HealthJun 25
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Alberta dairy producers urged to continue monitoring herds amid U.S. bird flu outbreakAlberta officials continue to monitor the ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cows in the United States, with producers advised to closely monitor their herds.HealthJun 7
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Alberta’s flu death toll highest in 15 years as vaccine uptake declinesAccording to data from the province's respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus season.HealthApr 29
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4-year-old child in India tests positive for bird flu, WHO confirmsThe WHO on Tuesday said a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal.HealthJun 12
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H5N1 bird flu: Does Canada have vaccines ready for an outbreak?As the bird flu continues spreading in the U.S., Canadian officials are in talks with several pharmaceutical companies about potential agreements to produce an avian flu vaccine.HealthJun 3
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COVID-19, Ebola, bird flu: What to know about zoonotic diseasesCOVID-19 and H5N1 bird flu are both zoonotic, meaning they jumped from animals to humans. How did that happen and how can they infect humans?CanadaJun 15
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Bird flu pandemic may be ‘unfolding in slow motion,’ scientists warnScientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several steps behind a new pandemic.HealthJul 2
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Peterborough health unit offers to cover wastewater surveillance costs after Ontario ends programThe Ontario government will end its wastewater surveillance program for COVID-19 on July 31. However, officials in Peterborough have expanded the program to test for other viruses.HealthJun 14
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Trudeau at NATO summit, a slow housing market: Top stories this weekScientists at Environment and Climate Change Canada have said that climate change made the June heat wave in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada up to 10 times more likley.CanadaJul 13
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Bird flu risks: Are petting zoos, goat yoga and farms safe activities?Summer is nearly here, and with it comes farm visits, petting zoos and even goat yoga. But with bird flu cases on the rise, people may be left wondering if it's safe to get close.HealthJun 14
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Bird flu risk to humans an ‘enormous concern,’ WHO says. Here’s what to knowAvian flu is caused by influenza viruses that spread among wild aquatic birds and can infect domestic poultry and other animal species.CanadaApr 18
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Australia’s 1st human case of bird flu confirmed in childThe case in Victoria involves an H5N1 virus, but the strain is not the same as those responsible for outbreaks in the United States, Looker said.HealthMay 22
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Canada’s milk supply still clear of bird flu amid growing problem in U.S.Following another human case of bird flu linked to dairy cows in the U.S., a Canadian agency confirmed that Canada's milk supply remains free of avian flu fragments.HealthMay 24
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Canada is testing retail milk for bird flu. So far, no sign of spreadIn light of increased concerns over bird flu fragments discovered in American dairy cattle and their milk supply, Canadian authorities have launched nationwide testing efforts.HealthMay 15
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Amid bird flu spread, Canada boosts surveillance and testing at borderThe Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle.CanadaMay 6
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As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?HealthMay 1