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I 100% agree that rapid detection through an effective #Surveillance program is critical in the prevention and control of #AvianInfluenza. It goes hand in hand with a well planned and exercised response and control plan.

Early detection through surveillance is best practice for coping with a pandemic. Influenza is a serious zoonotic threat to humans! We must stay vigilant ✅

Early detection is the foundation of an effective response to avian influenza.

📢 The Government of South Georgia & and the South Sandwich Islands have just released their updated Biosecurity Handbook for 2023/24, containing crucial guidance on addressing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) 🐦 ✅ Learn more about the handbook and the proactive measures to assess risks and combat outbreaks 📒🔒 #SouthGeorgia #avianinfluenza #prevention #bioprotection

Bird flu in cows could spread through milk Astonishing amounts of H5N1 virus have been found in the raw milk of cows infected with avian influenza. The virus can survive for hours in splattered milk. This reinforces that the milking process is probably driving transmission among cows and might be spreading the virus to humans. The fact that H5N1 doesn’t seem to spread through airborne particles is good news. It means changes to milking procedures — such as disinfecting equipment between cows and protective equipment to farm workers — could help to bring the outbreak under control. Nature | 5 min read Reference: bioRxiv preprint & medRxiv preprint (not peer reviewed) #birdflue #cow milk

In 2022, the UK experienced a historic year marked by 237 confirmed cases of avian influenza occurring in various locations. During the month of October 2022, there were 88 reported cases, setting a new record for the highest number of confirmed cases within a single month. Watch a recap of the year here: bit.ly/4601U9I #avianinfluenza #avianflu #birdflu #biosecurity

Important action advice from Dennis Carroll!

A second step close to #humans ... Highly #pathogenic #avian A #Influenza (#HPAI), strain #H5N1 (#bird #flu)🔴. The #war #scenario in central #Europe (#Russia / #Ukraine) is increasingly a global (#pandemic) threat, as outlined in this historical model >>   https://lnkd.in/dFApji2y 🔴CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy #Cow #Outbreak. #CDC’s Risk Assessment for the General Public Remains Low. May 22, 2024🔴 May 22, 2024 – A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the United States has been identified in the state of Michigan. This is the second case associated ... ... . https://lnkd.in/dVbgCu-H ...

If you have been watching the news, or scrolling on social media, you have probably seen that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus has been detected in dairy cattle. Although bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans, sporadic human infections have occurred. It is important to note that “highly pathogenic” refers to severe impact in birds, not necessarily in humans. More information about milk safety during HPAI outbreaks is available here: https://bit.ly/4cJjWRv

Join us on May 23rd for a deep dive into avian influenza as our team of experts at BlueDot explore why and how organizations should prepare to safeguard against bird flu. https://lnkd.in/eRYc5wpZ #publichealth #earlywarning #emergencypreparedness #surveillance #biothreats #infectiousdiseases #avianinfluenza