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Bird flu and things you need to know
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Bird flu and things you need to know

To proactively prevent and fight bird flu, people need to avoid or minimize contact with farmed or wild poultry, and do not eat sick or dead poultry...

March 27, 2024
How dangerous is H3N8 bird flu to humans?
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How dangerous is H3N8 bird flu to humans?

The world's first person to contract H3N8 bird flu was a baby in China, CNET reported on April 27. Previously, H3N8 caused seals with severe pneumonia, skin damage and m…

April 28, 2022
Korea confirms new H5N8 bird flu outbreak
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Korea confirms new H5N8 bird flu outbreak

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on November 30 that South Korea had confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N8 at a duck…

November 5, 2021
Japan discovered dangerous strain of bird flu
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Japan discovered dangerous strain of bird flu

The outbreak of the disease in Japan has shown signs of spreading, prompting the country's authorities to order the disinfection of all poultry farms across the country.

November 5, 2021