First pig infected with bird flu in Oregon: What to know
Public health experts are concerned that the first detection of H5N1 bird flu in a pig could mean the next step in human-to-human transmission of the virus.
Oregon identifies 3 human cases of bird flu in farm workers from Washington state
Bird flu has infected three more people from Washington state after they were exposed to poultry that tested positive for the virus, according to health authorities in Washington and in Oregon, where the human cases were identified.
Officials: More bird flu testing necessary
Federal health officials on Thursday called for more testing of employees on farms with bird flu after a new study showed that some dairy workers had signs of infection, even when they didn't report feeling sick.
CDC Calls for Wider Bird Flu Testing After More Farmworker Infections Found
A new study revealed more farmworkers had signs of infection, even though they reportedly did not display symptoms of illness.
CDC updates recommendations for bird flu testing, treatment for workers
The CDC said Thursday it is updating its recommendations for testing, treatment and protection for workers who may be exposed animals infected with bird flu.
CDC Calls for More Testing for Bird Flu After Blood Tests Reveal More Farmworker Infections
Federal health officials on Thursday called for more testing of employees on farms with bird flu after a new study showed that some dairy workers had signs of infection, even when they didn't report feeling sick.
CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
The CDC study provides the largest window to date into how the bird virus first detected in March in dairy cows may be spreading to people. It suggests that the virus has infected
CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing among farm workers
Federal officials said Thursday that farmworkers exposed to bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they are not showing any symptoms, especially if they were not wearing the proper personal protective equipment.
CDC expands bird flu testing recommendation of dairy farm workers
Federal health officials are recommending expanded testing of dairy farm workers after a new study found evidence of previously undetected cases of bird flu in humans. Why it matters: The study is leading officials to recommend the testing of all workers at farms where the H5N1 virus is detected,
CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing after blood tests reveal more human infections
Blood tests of 115 workers on farms in Michigan and Colorado showed that eight workers had antibodies that indicated previous infection.
3 people with H5N1 bird flu spent time in Oregon, but officials say there’s no public health risk
Meanwhile, a backyard pig in central Oregon’s Crook County was confirmed to have bird flu, representing the first known ...
US expands bird flu testing after finding symptom-free infections in people
The USDA last week said it would begin testing bulk milk for bird flu after a push from industry and veterinary groups ...
Oregon sees uptick in bird flu in fall migration of wild birds
With the fall migration underway, Oregon officials have noted an increase in birds infected with bird flu. Oregon Department ...
Backyard pig in central Oregon contracts bird flu, first known transmission to pig in US
USDA officials said the infection occurred at a non-commercial farm and that the nation’s pork supply is not at risk.
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Worsening bird flu outbreak in Tulare County, across California raising labor, trade concerns
There were 21 cases of human bird flu in California on Nov. 6. Thirteen of those cases are in Tulare County. Here's why it matters.
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1st US case of bird flu in pig from Oregon farm raises concerns over potential exposure to humans
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. — A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced ...
First case of bird flu in pig discovered on small Oregon farm
State officials announced Wednesday that a severe form of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a pig on a small ...
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Oregon sees spike in bird flu cases
Oregon is seeing an increase in bird flu cases now that waterfowl have returned for the winter -- and authorities say there ...
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Why the 1st U.S. case of bird flu in an Oregon pig is raising concerns
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. It’s the first time the virus has been detected in U.S. swine and raises concerns ...