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Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists

The recent resurgence of bird flu viruses, particularly H5N1, has drawn significant attention from scientists worldwide, as it poses potential risks to public health on a global scale. This article synthesizes insights from recent research and expert opinions to explore the key concerns surrounding these viruses and the measures being taken to mitigate their impact. […]

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Bird Flu Is Back: Millions of Birds Lost, Rising Human Risk, and Why Scientists Are Worried This Winter

As migratory birds make their seasonal journey south, they’re carrying more than just wings and feathers; many are transporting the H5N1 avian influenza virus, better known as bird flu. Over the past month, the U.S. has seen a dramatic resurgence of outbreaks, killing more than 3.5 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks across dozens of states. […]

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Next Week in Public Health, September 12, 2025

It’s been a little too quiet this week on the policy front, but I suppose we should be grateful for that. Here’s what’s in the research. We are working on a project involving Lil Sis to help understand the special interests driving these policy changes, so we can hopefully have that done soonish. And we we can […]

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Avian Influenza in California: What We Need to Know About the Latest Human Cases

In the fall of 2024, an invisible threat quietly spread across California’s dairy farms. It wasn’t another COVID-19 wave or a return of measles—it was a different kind of outbreak, one that public health officials have been monitoring for decades: highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. This time, the virus didn’t […]

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Public Health News Roundup, March 12, 2025

Be a Changemaker—Support Independent Public Health! Stay informed with the latest developments and actionable strategies. Your free subscription directly supports our self-funded mission to deliver crucial updates weekly. 💡 Every moment counts! Share now and invite others to amplify this important message! A small study of COVID vaccine aftereffects triggers a political and scientific storm […]

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The Silent Spread: Bird Flu’s Impact on North American Birds

In February 2022, an alarming discovery was made at Florida’s Hontoon Island State Park. Rangers found numerous black vultures dead and quickly called in investigators from the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The cause? A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) known as H5N1. This strain of bird flu has been devastating to domesticated and […]

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Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists

Bird Flu Is Back: Millions of Birds Lost, Rising Human Risk, and Why Scientists Are Worried This Winter

Next Week in Public Health, September 12, 2025

Avian Influenza in California: What We Need to Know About the Latest Human Cases

Public Health News Roundup, March 12, 2025

The Silent Spread: Bird Flu’s Impact on North American Birds

Latest Insights & Research

Tag: avian flu

Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists

Bird Flu Is Back: Millions of Birds Lost, Rising Human Risk, and Why Scientists Are Worried This Winter

Next Week in Public Health, September 12, 2025

Avian Influenza in California: What We Need to Know About the Latest Human Cases

Public Health News Roundup, March 12, 2025

The Silent Spread: Bird Flu’s Impact on North American Birds

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