Apr 8, 2025 · This bird flu, which scientists call highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, is already at panzootic — animal pandemic — status, killing birds in every continent except for Australia. Around the world, it has also affected diverse mammals including cats, goats, mink, tigers, seals and dolphins.

Aug 12, 2024 · The toll on some bird and mammal populations has been devastating. With continued outbreaks, some imperiled species could be pushed to the brink, with wildlife already fighting to survive against a changing climate, disappearing habitat and other stressors.

Feb 15, 2023 · Currently, the worst ever outbreak of bird flu is causing mass die-offs in poultry and other birds, and is starting to be seen in animals from otters to dolphins. If the virus evolved to be able to spread easily between people, the concern is it …

Mar 26, 2025 · The Trump administration intends to terminate the United States’ financial support for Gavi, the organization that has helped purchase critical vaccines for children in developing countries,...

H5N1 bird flu is spreading through cows, poultry, and wild birds, causing sporadic illnesses in people across the United States. One virologist weighs in on who’s most at risk and what precautions should be taken to avoid exposure.

Jun 17, 2024 · S eth Berkley, the former head of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, gave voice last week to a point of view STAT has been hearing for a while about the U.S. response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in...

Dec 18, 2024 · California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Wednesday to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A, commonly known as Bird Flu. The proclamation comes...

Dec 18, 2024 · Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.”

Jan 21, 2025 · Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals

Oct 1, 2024 · Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, today released a report on its 2023 activities, estimating that the vaccine programs it supported last year will prevent 1.3 million deaths. It said 69 million children were immunized, the second highest in one year.