Public Health Alert: The Expanding Reach of Avian Flu in Birds, Mammals, and Humans

A 12-year-old in Australia tests positive after international travel, marking a rare human case of H5N1.

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Avian flu jumps to mammals, a concerning evolution of the virus, with cases now confirmed across continents.

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In Mexico, confusion as health officials challenge WHO's initial fatality report, attributing death to other health complications

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Experts warn of avian flu’s potential shift toward easier transmission among humans, citing evolving viral strains

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Research ramps up as scientists trace the genetic origins of the virus, linking it to strains from Southeast Asia

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Global tally exceeds 3.5 million culled birds, illustrating the vast scale of this escalating avian health crisis

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U.S. faces its own battle, with H5N1 detected in dairy cattle, a situation raising alarm in agricultural sectors

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Governments urge protective measures: cooking poultry thoroughly and practicing stringent hygiene routines.

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WHO revises statements as global health communities watch closely, stressing low immediate risk but high vigilance.

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