China´s Scientists Make Breakthrough on How H5N1 Influenza Occurred in the U.S.    
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Chinese scientists have found out how the H5N1 virus initially invades the mammary glands of dairy cattle and may have triggered the outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza across over 1,000 dairy farms in the ...

GISAID: H5N1 Bird Flu continues to circulate in the United States    
submitted by kickingbird at 16 hours ago from GISAID
Clade 2.3.4.4b of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus causing outbreaks in wild and domestic birds around the world, continues to spread in dairy cows, poultry and other animals across the ...

Canada: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Nova Scotia, February 4, 2026    
submitted by kickingbird at 3 days ago from Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, in non-commercial non-poultry.The CFIA has advised the World Organisation for ...

UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England    
submitted by kickingbird at 10 days ago from GOV.UK
30 January 2026 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small poultry flock near Needham Market, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2026/12). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance ...

US: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Ottawa County Backyard Flock in Michigan    
submitted by kickingbird at 12 days ago from MDARD
January 28, 2026Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence ...

Li Y, Zhu C, Wang Y, Miller H, Benlagha K, Byazrov. The role of T cells in influenza infection and vaccination. Virol Sin. 2026 Feb 5:S1995-820X(26)00017-9.  Abstract  
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Influenza virus infections cause significant illness or death every year, becoming a serious health risk. Currently, influenza vaccines mainly induce responses to antibodies against specific strains, but ...

Lingling Wang, etc.,al. Pre-Amplified dsDNA-Tag Lateral Flow Assay for Highly Sensitive Point-of-Care Detection of Influenza A H1N1. Biochimie.  Abstract  
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The current immediate detection of influenza A (H1N1) virus faces the dual challenges of insufficient sensitivity and the risk of amplification contamination. Here, we developed a novel lateral flow nucleic ...

Zuber MJ, Brown CL, Janusz CB. Avian Influenza H5N1 Infection During Pregnancy: Preparing for the Next Flu Pandemic and Improving Perinatal Outcomes. Viruses. 2026; 18(2):212.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 16 hours ago from Viruses. 2026; 18(2):212
Influenza (flu) is a common respiratory virus with seasonal global spread. Zoonotic viruses can occasionally cross species, leading to pandemic-level spread, and for flu viruses, this is considered an ...

Jeong, HS., Heo, GB., An, SH. et al. Evaluation of the inactivation of avian influenza virus in duck meat through electron beam irradiation. Food Sci Anim Resour 46, 8 (2026.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 days ago from Food Sci Anim Resour 46, 8 (2026
The global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among poultry, wild birds, and mammals has increased the risk of infection in felines, including domestic and stray cats. Wild felids are particularly ...

Separovic L, Sabaiduc S, Zhan Y, Kaweski SE, Olsha. Interim 2025/26 influenza vaccine effectiveness estimates with immuno-epidemiological considerations for A(H3N2) subclade K protection, Canada, January 2026. Euro Surveill. 2026 Feb;31(5).  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 days ago from Euro Surveill. 2026 Feb;31(5)
In interim 2025/26 analyses, the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network estimates influenza vaccine reduced the risk of medically-attended acute respiratory illness due to predominant influenza ...