These Pathogens Could Spark the Next Pandemic, Scientists Warn
Scientists have identified more than 30 different pathogens that they fear could cause the next big pandemic in humans
These Pathogens Could Spark the Next Pandemic, Scientists Warn
Scientists have identified more than 30 different pathogens that they fear could cause the next big pandemic in humans
Bird Flu Cases in People Are Being Undercounted
Dairy workers in Texas show signs of prior, undetected bird flu infections in a new study
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The CDC’s Test for Bird Flu Works, but It Has Issues
Flaws in the CDC's H5N1 test highlight the risks of relying on a single test supplier, some experts say
How Countries Are Preparing for a Potential Bird Flu Pandemic
Virologists say that the bird flu strain that is infecting cattle in the U.S. is unlikely to cause a pandemic in humans, but countries are gathering vaccines and stepping up surveillance just in case
Is It Time for U.S. Farmworkers to Get Bird Flu Shots?
Finland has decided to vaccinate farmworkers against bird flu—and experts say the U.S. should do the same
A Combination COVID and Flu Vaccine Is Coming Soon
The first large trial of a COVID and flu vaccine combo suggests it boosts immune protection even more than single-target shots
Lack of Bird Flu Tests Could Hide Pandemic Warning Signs
The FDA has authorized just one type of avian flu test, and it is only available to livestock workers
The Dairy Industry Must Act Faster to Keep H5N1 from Starting a Human Epidemic
H5N1 is running rampant through dairy cows, putting humans at risk of an epidemic
Why Bird Flu Is Infecting People’s Eyes
Three U.S. dairy workers have been infected with H5N1 after contact with sick cows, and all of them developed eye symptoms
How Bird Flu Slipped Past High-Tech Texas Dairy Farmers
Detecting bird flu signs in dairy cows sooner could have helped staunch the virus's spread
What Is Pasteurization, and How Does It Keep Milk Safe?
The pasteurization process was invented in the 1860s and continues to keep people safe from a range of foodborne illnesses
Slow Response to Bird Flu in Cows Worries Scientists
The H5N1 virus is a long way from becoming adapted to humans, but limited testing and tracking mean we could miss danger signs