CDC urges doctors to speed subtyping of patients hospitalized with the flu to better track H5N1 infections
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging hospitals to accelerate advanced testing of people they suspect may have bird flu.
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Memo to Trump: Create a new biosafety and biosecurity agency to oversee research
To improve and streamline oversight of risky pathogen research, President-elect Donald Trump should create a new biosafety and biosecurity agency.
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First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana
FILE -This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on March 26 ... epithelial cells (blue). (CDC/NIAID via AP, File) NEW YORK (AP) — The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported ...
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As prevention strategy for sexually transmitted infections rolls out, experts highlight both promise and knowledge gaps
DoxyPEP is reducing the rate of syphilis and chlamydia but has had little to no effect on gonorrhea and needs close monitoring for antibiotic resistance.
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Continuing surveillance of emerging disease threats is vital for public health, national security
Basic public health protections help augment our national security protections,” particularly when it comes to emerging disease threats, write Scott Gottlieb and Mark B. McClellan.
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Early results of doxy PEP rollout show mixed impact on STIs
As health care services begin offering doxycycline to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), real-world evidence demonstrates that the postexposure strategy, called doxy PEP, is reducing the rate of syphilis and chlamydia,
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First case of Avian Influenza confirmed in Georgia
Georgia has confirmed the first positive case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in a commercial poultry operation, according to Georgia
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US health dept providing Moderna $590 mn to speed mRNA bird flu vaccine
US health officials announced Friday they were awarding $590 million to Moderna to develop mRNA vaccines against influenza, including advancing the company's bird flu vaccine, as fears of a new pandemic grow.
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.
CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state
A highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in backyard flock in the state, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The department said the (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu, was confirmed in a backyard flock located in New London County on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials.
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious illness.
Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock in New London County
The bird flu was detected in a backyard flock of various birds on Wednesday, according to officials with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Highly Pathogenic Avian