This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your trusted source for the latest developments on avian influenza across the United States.Today is Friday, August 29, 2025. Here are the most recent updates on H5N1 bird flu according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Department of Agriculture, and state health departments.First, the latest on *human cases* of H5N1. According to the CDC, no new human infections with H5N1 have been reported in the United States since mid-February

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Welcome to “Bird Flu Risk? Avian Flu & You, Explained.” I’m glad you’ve tuned in for this essential episode on understanding your personal risk when it comes to bird flu, or avian influenza, in 2025.Let’s start by talking about risk factors. Bird flu risk depends on your **occupation, location, age, and health status**. If you work directly with poultry or dairy animals—think poultry and dairy farm workers, slaughterhouse staff, animal health responders, or veterinarians—you have a higher chance of

Welcome to Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1, from Quiet Please. In just three minutes, we're cutting through the noise on bird flu to tackle myths, arm you with science, and explain what’s truly known—and unknown—about H5N1 in 2025.Let’s jump straight in with some common misconceptions currently making the rounds.First, there’s the claim that “bird flu is highly contagious among people and a pandemic is imminent.” This is simply not supported by current evidence. According to the US Centers

Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide. In the past year, the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus has continued to affect both animals and people across the world. According to the CDC, between January and early August 2025, 26 human infections were detected globally, with 11 fatalities, mainly in Cambodia, India, and Mexico. Most infections occurred after direct contact with sick or dead poultry, underscoring the continued risk that avian flu poses to populations with close

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 UpdateToday is Saturday, August 23, 2025. This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your concise source for avian influenza news.Top stories:First, the World Health Organization and CDC confirm there were no new human cases of H5N1 globally in the past 24 hours. The latest published tally remains at 26 human infections from January 1 to August 4, with 8 deaths reported in Cambodia this year. All cases to date continue to involve direct contact with infected poultry

This is Bird Flu SOS: Urgent H5N1 News & Safety. I’m your host, and today we bring you an emergency update about a serious and rapidly changing situation. As of August 2025, public health and agriculture officials have confirmed a worrisome resurgence of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in multiple U.S. states, including California, with both animal and human health implications.The California Department of Food and Agriculture reports that 43 dairy farms, previously cleared, are now back under

Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu GuideWelcome to Avian Flu 101, your guide to understanding H5N1 bird flu. If you’ve never heard of bird flu, you’re in the right place. Let’s break down the basics in simple terms.First, what is bird flu? Bird flu, or avian influenza, is an infection caused by influenza A viruses, mainly found in wild birds and poultry, like chickens and ducks. H5N1 is one of the most talked-about strains because it spreads quickly in birds and can sometimes infect people. According

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Welcome to Bird Flu Risk? Avian Flu & You, Explained. I’m your host, guiding you through your personal risk of avian influenza as of August 2025.First, let’s talk about the big picture. According to a joint assessment from the World Health Organization and its partners, the overall public risk from bird flu remains low. Current US outbreak reporting shows declining cases in both animals and people. Still, a few infections in humans tied to animal exposure have occurred, mostly involving farm or

Welcome to “H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide,” your international focus podcast bringing clarity to one of the most pressing zoonotic disease threats: the global spread of H5N1 avian influenza.H5N1 has surged worldwide in recent years. According to the CDC, between January and early August 2025, 26 human infections were detected—23 outside the U.S.—with fatal cases in Cambodia, India, and Mexico. All human infections were traced to direct contact with poultry or wild birds, with no confirmed

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update Friday, August 22, 2025Good afternoon, it’s Friday, August 22, 2025. This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your source for concise, verified news on avian influenza. Here are today’s top stories.Top StoriesFirst, Latin American and Caribbean laboratories have just wrapped up a five-day workshop in Rio de Janeiro to strengthen detection of avian influenza A (H5N1). This international effort, led by the Pan American Health Organization, trained 19

You’re listening to Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide, brought to you by Quiet Please. I’m your host, and today we’re breaking down what you need to know about the virus making headlines: H5N1 bird flu.Let’s start with the basics of virology, explained simply. Viruses are tiny invaders made up of genetic material inside a protein shell. They’re not alive like bacteria or fungi—they need to take over host cells to reproduce. H5N1 is a type of influenza A virus, named for two proteins, "H" and

This is Bird Flu SOS: Urgent H5N1 News & Safety. I’m your host, and today is August 22, 2025. We interrupt your day with a critical update on the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak—an event that is rapidly reshaping both animal and human health in the United States and beyond.Here’s the urgent news. In the last two weeks, the California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed 43 new cases of H5N1 in dairy herds that had previously tested clear but are now re-quarantined. This follows new waves of

This is Avian Flu Watch: Global H5N1 Tracker. Today is August 30, 2025.So far in 2025, H5N1 avian influenza continues to impact animal and human health globally. According to the CDC, between January and early August, there have been 26 reported human H5N1 cases worldwide, with 11 deaths. Cambodia leads with 8 fatalities, followed by India with 2 and Mexico with 1. All infections involved direct contact with infected poultry or wild birds. No human-to-human transmission has been identified, and the

Good afternoon. This is an official update from the Public Health Authority. The purpose of this briefing is to provide the public with the latest facts and recommendations on H5N1 bird flu, outline the current alert level, describe what to watch for, detail protective steps, and connect you to resources for more information.As of today, August 30, 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, reports that the overall risk to the general public from H5N1 bird flu remains low. In

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