Avian Flu

Can avian flu spread through eggs: The recent outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) in different states in India have sparked concerns about poultry safety. With eggs being a staple in many diets, the question arises: Is it still safe to consume them? Here’s what you need to know.

Flu outbreak claims thousands of chickens, farmer seeks government aid to recover losses

A severe avian flu outbreak has claimed the lives of nearly 7,000 chickens at a poultry farm in Cherukupalli village, in Telangana's Nalgonda district. With financial losses estimated at around 3 lakh rupees, the poultry farmer is now seeking compensation from both the government and insurance companies to recover his losses.

Bird flu cases: Study suggests asymptomatic symptoms of bird flu on the rise, urges caution

Bird flu, or avian influenza, has been making headlines as it spreads among wild birds, poultry, and even U.S. dairy cows. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively tracking cases in humans, particularly among workers exposed to infected animals. Understanding bird flu, its symptoms, and how to protect yourself is crucial to minimising risk.

India prepared for any exigency arising out of China influenza situation: Health Ministry

The ministry assured that India faces a low risk from both the avian influenza cases in China and the respiratory illness clusters

Hester Biosciences acquires tech for made-in-India bird flu vaccine

The Bird Flu vaccine provides protective immunity in chickens for approximately 6 months.Hester has plans to launch this vaccine by the end of 2023 after completing the required field studies and obtaining regulatory approvals.

In Pics: China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu as authorities play down contagion risk

China has confirmed its first known human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu, but health authorities say the risk of widespread transmission among people stands low. H3N8 is known to have been circulating since 2002 after first emerging in North American waterfowl. It is known to infect horses, dogs and seals, but has not previously been detected in humans.

Human-to-human transmission of bird flu rare, no need to panic: AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria

Dr Neeraj Nischal, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at AIIMS, said Avian influenza or bird flu is predominately a zoonosis, and there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission so far.

H10N3 strain of avian flu: How it spreads, is it dangerous and what are the preventive measures? All your questions answered

Chinese health authorities have downplayed any potential risk of an outbreak, saying the case was a sporadic virus transmission from poultry to humans. They added that its chances of spiralling into a pandemic are extremely low.

Bird flu confirmed in Delhi, all 8 samples sent to Bhopal lab tested positive: Officials

All eight samples -- four from a park in Mayur Vihar Phase 3, three from Sanjay Lake and one from Dwarka -- have been found positive for avian influenza, Dr Rakesh Singh from the animal husbandry unit of the Development Department said.

Avian flu: Over 1.60 lakh poultry birds to be culled in Haryana's Panchkula

Accordingly, as per estimates, around 1.66 lakh poultry birds of five poultry farms in Panchkala will have to be culled, the minister J P Dalal added.

Here's everything you need to know about the bird flu outbreak in India

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the fear of a new outbreak looms large as avian flu kills almost 2,000 birds across five Indian states. Avian flu (bird flu) is a highly infectious and severe respiratory disease in birds. Here’s everything you need to know about the outbreak and the measures taken by states to contain the spread of the disease.

China confident it can control bird flu outbreak

China can control the outbreak of an avian flu strain newly contracted by humans, a senior Chinese health official said on Sunday, a day after China reported its eighteenth case of the H7N9 virus that has so far killed six people.