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As bird flu spread continues, why the recent jump to pigs raises worriesBird flu has spread far and wide, infecting a range of species like chickens, skunks, cows, foxes and polar bears. But it's the pigs that have experts on high alert.HealthNov 19
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B.C. animal clinics told to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure riskB.C. health authorities have announced the first case of a human avian flu infection acquired in Canada, with the teenage patient in critical condition in hospital.HealthNov 15
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As bird flu emerges in Canada, experts urge preparednessThere are no indications that H5N1 bird flu would spark a pandemic, but experts urged preparedness including stockpiling vaccines and using wastewater testing.CanadaNov 13
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Avian flu: People, pets urged to keep clear of sick, dead birds as B.C. probes 1st human caseA teen from the Fraser Health region, remains in critical condition in B.C. Children's Hospital after contracting Canada's first suspected human case of the virus.HealthNov 12
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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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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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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: Experts urge more surveillance in Canada — before it’s too lateExperts are urging Canada to boost its surveillance of the bird flu after traces of it were found in milk in the U.S. and it has spread among dairy cattle in the U.S.CanadaMay 3
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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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Early signs of avian influenza impacting waterfowl in LethbridgeWarm weather has delayed a spike in waterfowl illness and death, however, bird-watching enthusiasts and scientists alike are keeping an eye on the situation.EnvironmentDec 20, 2023
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