In this prospective observational study, immune protection against H5N1 and H7N9 avian influenza virus (AIV) was almost absent prior to vaccination. However, seasonal influenza vaccines induced a ...

A study published in Scientific Advances examines how mass vaccination of poultry against H5 subtypes of avian influenza virus (AIV) — including H5N1 and H5N6 — may help to slow the spread of avian ...

"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers ...

A second strain of H5N1 bird flu has been detected in US cattle Some experts believe that the risk to humans is low Infections have also been detected outside the US, in the United Kingdom European au ...

The mRNA vaccine against avian influenza presents several advantages and disadvantages: Advantages: Rapid Development and Production; Non-Infectious Nature; Strong Immune Response; Adaptability to ...

These specialized RT-PCR tests reliably detect ribonucleic acid from AIV, including the H5, H7, and H9 subtypes, such as the globally concerning H5N1 strain. By enabling healthcare professionals ...

A bird flu outbreak has been discovered at a farm near Wem in Shropshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared - which includes parts of Wrexham. The Department for ...

Large-scale poultry vaccinations may be driving bird flu evolution, according to a concerning new international study.

In the case of AIV, that’s exactly what has occurred. Since 2020, a disease-causing strain of bird flu, known as HPAI virus H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, has spread from wild bird populations to affect ...