“Bird flu crisis enters new phase”

By Adriel Bettelheim
“Dozens of newly confirmed cases of avian influenza in wild birds and the first verified U.S. case of a new strain of the virus are raising concern the bird flu crisis may be entering a troubling new phase.
Why it matters: While the developments don’t necessarily raise the risk of a pandemic, they could create more havoc for farmers, exacerbate egg shortages and expose more gaps in government disease surveillance.”
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https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/bird-flu-crisis-new-phase

“Understanding the H5N1 Threat”
By Stephanie Vine
“With new cases of avian influenza appearing, what does this mean for global health and what are drug developers doing about it?”
“Scientists are calling for tests, vaccines, and drugs that can control the spread of the virus in poultry and livestock, as well as close surveillance. Efforts are also ongoing across the industry to develop pandemic influenza vaccines and therapeutics.”
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https://themedicinemaker.com/manufacture/understanding-the-h5n1-threat

“Could the Bird Flu Become Airborne?”
“Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu.’
By Carl Zimmer
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/health/bird-flu-airborne-covid.html

“Skepticism About Vaccines and Response and Response to Bird Flu”
By Irving Washington and Hagere Yilma
“In addition to misrepresenting data, online narratives often raise concerns about vaccine ingredients, reiterate resistance to bird flu vaccines, and oppose future public health measures. Some users also share anecdotes about alleged vaccine injuries from COVID-19 vaccines to argue that bird flu vaccines would cause similar harm.”
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https://www.kff.org/the-monitor/skepticism-about-vaccines-and-response-to-bird-flu/