H5N1 bird flu poses a potential threat, potentially leading to an airborne pandemic. Increased cases in the US have led to vaccine development efforts. Experts warn that ignoring this issue, like with ...

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July 17, 2024 — Most influenza viruses enter human or animal cells through specific pathways on the cells' surface. Researchers have now discovered that certain human flu viruses and avian flu ...

The team found that animals that had the virus inoculated directly into their lungs became severely ill, whereas animals that ...

A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including ...

As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making ...

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