Can humans catch avian influenza? Is avian flu the same thing is a bird flu? What is H5N1? What are the symptoms of bird flu? How do we prevent or prepare for a bird flu pandemic? These are important questions and this video will provide...

A large amount of the food we consume has crossed borders, sometimes more than once. Can regulators keep pace with the flow - and keep our food safe?

Outbreak investigation and control are an important part of public health and global health work. Epidemic and outbreaks of infectious disease require a robust response that includes investigating the epidemiology, laboratory (or...

The UK has reported its first-ever case of bird flu in a sheep, raising new concerns about the virus's spread to livestock. In response, the government has culled infected animals and introduced stricter surveillance measures to prevent...

H5N1 bird flu has been found in birds in Antarctica for the first time. Experts worry that the deadly strain of bird flu could spread around the continent, with devastating consequences for its delicate ecosystem.

H5N1 bird flu has been found in birds in Antarctica for the first time. Experts worry that the deadly strain of bird flu could spread around the continent, with devastating consequences for its delicate ecosystem.

The Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown has a new Foreign Animal Disease Testing Laboratory. It was built to create a level of biocontainment — to allow for safe testing of samples for diseases such as the avian flu. Come along...

The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is calling for caution and proper hygiene after an infected bobcat died at the organization's facility.

Dr. Melissa Salgado, a criticalist at the VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, says it’s important to get your cat checked if they exhibit any symptoms.

The H5N1 avian influenza outbreak is spreading globally, affecting humans, livestock, and wildlife. In the United States, the virus has infected nearly 70 people since April 2024, primarily farm workers who were in direct contact with...

The price for a carton of eggs has remained relatively stable in Canada, despite high egg prices afflicting the U.S. in the midst of an avian flu outbreak. Experts say that’s because of smaller Canadian farms and how outbreaks are...

As the highly pathogenic avian influenza spreads across several countries, concerns about its impact on health and safety are on the rise. In this video, an expert sheds light on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

The first case of avian flu among ostriches in Canada since at least 2021 has been detected at a farm in southeastern B.C. Now, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ordered all the birds be culled. But as Sohrab Sandhu reports, the...

A U.S. company is recalling one of its pet food products after a cat died of H5N1 avian influenza. In a statement, the company says the recalled pet food was sold in B.C. and several American states. As Pinki Wong reports, Health Canada...

A housecat has died in the United States after eating raw pet food and contracting H5N1 bird flu. Epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos tells CBC News the risk of any individual pet getting avian flu is still low, but what is concerning...

Egg prices are up a whopping 351% from last year due in part to the worst-ever bird flu outbreak in the US. There are shortages all over the country or stores just have none in stock. Restaurants are adding surcharges and customers are...

Footage of a farm near Willington, Derbyshire, which has been closed due to avian influenza, with the Government recently warning of the UK's "largest-ever outbreak" of bird flu.

Sihala, 25 kilometers east of Islamabad

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Thailand's prime minister said on Wednesday that the outbreak of bird flu across Asia poses a serious threat to public health and regional economies, and that quick and decisive action is needed to forestall a potential global...

Ho Chi Minh City, 23 February 2005

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2. SOUNDBITE (English) Dr. Shigeru Omi, Western Pacific Regional Director, World Health Or
ganisation
"We at WHO believe that...

1. Wide shot World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific Region Epidemiologist Doctor Richard Brown

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Doctor Richard Brown, Epidemiologist, WHO Western Pacific Re
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"WHO has been saying...

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