H5N8 avian influenza vaccine produces robust immune responses, new study finds

Finland was the first country to offer the zoonotic avian influenza A(H5N8) vaccine manufactured by Seqirus to at-risk ...
STAT

What to know about the new flu variant, subclade K

STAT's Alex Hogan has what you to know about subclade K, the new flu variant, on this week's episode of STATus Report.
The Poultry Site

H5N1 outbreaks surge across the Americas - PAHO

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported that avian influenza A (H5N1) continues to circulate in the Americas, ...
KNPR

Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.
Variety

Bird Flu Epidemic Immigrant Drama ‘Feather Men’ Bows at WAVES Film Bazaar

Immigrant drama “Feather Men” (Khoriya), the debut feature from Delhi-based filmmaker Vishwendra Singh, has been selected for the Work-in-Progress (WIP) section at WAVES Film Bazaar, the market ...
USA Today

Washington state resident dies after rare bird flu strain infection

A Washington state resident believed to be the first person to be infected with a rare strain of bird flu has died, state health officials announced. The person — an older adult with underlying health ...
The Washington Post

Washington state resident believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. — A Washington state resident is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said Friday the risk to the public is low.
Newsweek

New H3N2 Flu Strain Hits the US: What to Know

A new and potentially more severe variant of the flu, known as H3N2 subclade K, has reached the United States, prompting heightened vigilance from public health officials as the holiday season and ...
AOL

Washington man thought to be first to die from rare strain of bird flu

A man in Washington state is believed to be the first human to die from a rare strain of bird flu. The individual, an older adult with pre-existing health conditions, was being treated for the H5N5 ...
The Columbian

Washington resident believed to be the first to die from rare strain of bird flu

FILE - A sign with the CDC logo is displayed at the entrance to the agency’s headquarters in Atlanta on March 2, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File) GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY — ...
Newsweek

Washington Man Dies From First Case of Bird Flu Strain Reported in Humans

A Washington man died from complications tied to an H5N5 bird flu infection, the first recorded instance of a human contracting this avian influenza strain worldwide, state and federal health ...
Yahoo

Grays Harbor County resident dies from new bird flu strain

Health experts say the first documented human case of a new avian flu strain, reported this week in Grays Harbor County, poses little risk to the public. Officials believe the victim’s age and health ...