Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against avian influenza is currently not allowed in the UK. The government says that strong biosecurity measures and culling are the most effective ways of fighting it. Meanwhile, there are concerns that poultry vaccinations might be linked to the virus evolving.
Key symptoms of bird flu that come on 'very quickly' as human case found in UK
Symptoms of bird flu can come on “very quickly” and have the potential to develop into more “severe” complications, the NHS has warned. It comes as the first human case in years has been detected in England.
Bird flu cases surging in UK but risk to humans remains low
A human case of bird flu has recently been detected in England. This news comes just days after restrictions were put in place to curb the virus's spread among wild birds and poultry in England and Scotland.
Human case of bird flu recorded in the UK as prevention zone launched
Human case of bird flu recorded in the UK as prevention zone launched - Human-to-human transmission of bird flu has never been documented in Europe
NHS shares key signs of bird flu as first human case in years found in UK
The NHS has issued a warning that symptoms of bird flu can appear "very quickly" and may lead to "severe" complications, as England reported its first human case in years. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified an individual with avian influenza in the West Midlands.
Bird flu symptoms: signs of avian influenza to look out for as human case found in UK
The human case in the West Midlands was detected after the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) identified an outbreak of bird flu (H5N1) in a flock of birds. UKHSA carried out routine monitoring on people who had been in close contact with the infected birds and were able to detect the case.
Experts give their verdicts on UK human bird flu case - how worried should we be?
The UKHSA advised people not to touch sick or dead birds and report any suspected bird flu cases.
Human bird flu case found in UK
Farm worker is being monitored at a specialist infectious disease ward after testing positive for avian influenza
Cull planned as bird flu confirmed at poultry farm
A case of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Norfolk. The highly pathogenic virus was detected at a premises near Loddon, the Department for Environment,
Rising bird flu cases force changes on Massachusetts farms
As the bird flu continues to spread in the U.S., Massachusetts farmers must protect their flocks. But due to the recent rise in the disease, growing and raising their own food on property is a tradition that may have to be put on hold.
Bird flu now 'widespread' among this state’s birds
MORE: Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected. There has been a history of intermittent bird flu outbreaks in Massachusetts since earl
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UK confirms one avian flu case
Public health authorities remain on alert following the discovery of influenza A (H5N1) in a person in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed ...
Human bird flu case in UK confirmed after ‘contact’ at farm – as experts warn bug is ‘one mutation from pandemic’
A PERSON in the West Midlands has contracted bird flu, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. The case is only one ...
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All-Wales avian influenza prevention zone introduced
An avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across the entirety of Wales has been introduced today as cases of the highly ...