The H5N1 bird flu outbreak has spread from birds to cattle in the U.S., affecting 67 herds across 9 states and prompting significant public health measures. Moderna is receiving government funding to conduct a large-scale trial of its mRNA vaccine aimed at combating the virus. The Biden administration is considering vaccinating farm workers, and the U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of flu vaccine in preparation for a potential pandemic. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions are developing new vaccines, including next-generation mRNA vaccines for both animals and humans. The CDC has confirmed new human cases of bird flu, including a third human case in Michigan, and is advising against drinking raw milk in affected areas. Concerns about the virus's potential to mutate and spread among humans are growing, with some experts warning of the need for diverse vaccine platforms to enhance pandemic preparedness.
Bird flu is in the headlines. Should you be worried? https://t.co/hzSKRpBrHf
🚨The outbreak of #AvianInfluenza #H5N1 in cattle in the US now has spread to 69 herds across 9 states. https://t.co/sndK6kTSEY https://t.co/7pX0YnRJSX
Scientists testing bird flu vaccine As a third human case of bird flu is confirmed in Michigan, scientists are ramping up vaccine testing in animals to prevent the spread to humans. Source: ABC News https://t.co/cmmBuhBBIc
"Concerns about the #birdflu outbreak are coming true The longer the U.S. allows this outbreak to continue, without appropriate measures to stop it, without conducting testing in people; more people will be at increased risk for exposure and infection.” https://t.co/7GIuaeZt3R
Even as the Atlanta-based CDC has cautioned people to avoid drinking raw milk, especially in the States where #H5N1 has been reported in cattle herds, there has been increased demand for raw milk. @RPrasad12 reports. https://t.co/mxp0mJQ2rz
As another US farm worker tests positive for bird flu, experts assess transmission risks https://t.co/yPPPshUi1q
Is "bird flu" just a pretext to go after the food supply? https://t.co/oZBU6xLwAI
▶️ HPAI #H5N1 mice studies, persistence on milking devices, and possibility of asymptomatic human infections. @RPrasad12 has a roundup on the emerging scientific evidence over the past week in @the_hindu https://t.co/7M9w6oCjwQ
Why the biggest threat of bird flu is government disinformation https://t.co/Rn918Y232q https://t.co/Qfu1IoNFGz
The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting the development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines — akin to COVID-19 shots — that are being tested in both animals and people. https://t.co/AkuhzWdKz1
Centre issues advisory after 4 states report outbreaks of bird flu. #BirdFlu #AndhraPradesh #Nagpur #ranchi https://t.co/jzSvhLmarF
The #birdflu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of a new, next-generation mRNA vaccines—akin to #COVID vaccines —that are being tested in both animals and people. https://t.co/UkljO2gUrY
The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting mRNA vaccine development for cows and people https://t.co/2k6fU6TCqP
With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine. https://t.co/6FXiznRMKX
"67 herds in 9 states have tested positive for bird flu" "US officials haven’t recommended the destruction of the cows, which seem to recover from the infection" "Limited (milk) losses should have no major impact" $ZTS $ELAN https://t.co/EMhLlW0Wkr
U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer, as cases grow https://t.co/iT01bxfV8K via @CBSNews
Some 4.8 million doses of flu vaccine are now being prepared for use in response to the growing U.S. outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, officials say. https://t.co/i7Oz5TZlao
Dr. Peter McCullough Makes Chilling Bird Flu Prediction “I think the end game for the bad guys is MASS VACCINATION.” The FDA cleared a bird flu shot WITHOUT human trial data. Dr. McCullough said something equally terrifying. He says the bird flu response is a giant threat to… https://t.co/DvXRRtjb6k
If a vaccine reduces the amount of virus in the cow, “then ultimately we reduce the chance that a mutant virus that spreads in humans is going to emerge.” - ABC News via @ABC - https://t.co/dY5i3LCWev
My H5N1 update after the new case with respiratory symptoms: “This virus may never evolve to spread dangerously among humans, but if it does, this particular avian flu pandemic will go down as one of the most avoidable slow-motion disasters in history.” https://t.co/GPAZ5ftI3Q https://t.co/Tp38hhisS8
Gain-of-Function May Explain Bird Flu Jump To Cows And Humans https://t.co/45MxMc2zH3
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people. https://t.co/qeArhTcVWd
Is Gain-of-Function Responsible for the Bird Flu Jump to Cows and Humans? https://t.co/zHHxx1efcw via @epochtimes
Eggs are a major tool in making vaccines that could potentially protect people from a bird flu outbreak -- but with the virus leading to the culling of birds, some scientists are worried. @celinegounder joined @CBSNews to discuss. Here's more: https://t.co/8DBOr4RRo0 https://t.co/fk2tu0YUTK
New Human Case Of Bird Flu Confirmed By CDC https://t.co/u0UqnGnZPw
Development of a vaccine will best protect humans from bird flu https://t.co/6tSxLFC6jd Study: "...exploring and employing a diverse range of vaccine platforms" will be "crucial for enhancing pandemic preparedness and mitigating the threat of avian influenza viruses."
Biden administration considers vaccinating farm workers amid H5N1 bird flu outbreak Despite low risk, administration prepares for potential H5N1 pandemic. MORE by @StillGray: https://t.co/UIJzvxHLgt
As the H5N1 outbreak spreads from birds to cattle, Moderna will get government funding for a large-scale trial of its mRNA vaccine. https://t.co/7iK9XiCSoO