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environment29 days ago•0 min saved

First Australian Sea Lion Dies of Bird Flu, Heightening Extinction Fears

South Australia confirmed the first death of an endangered Australian sea lion from H5 bird flu at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island. The animal, which had been recovering from a shark attack, succumbed to the virus, marking a critical milestone in the spread of avian influenza to marine mammals. With fewer than 12,000 sea lions remaining globally, experts warn that the virus could cause catastrophic population declines. Conservation groups are demanding increased funding and experimental vaccines to prevent further losses, while authorities monitor the situation closely given the species' vulnerability.

via The Guardian|

#australian-sea-lion #environment #h5n1-bird-flu

science1 month ago•4 min saved

H5N1 bird flu could devastate Australia’s shrinking sea lion population

Scientists warn that the H5N1 bird flu detected in a dead long-nosed fur seal in South Australia could trigger substantial declines in Australia’s already small sea lion and seal populations, with about 12,000 sea lions remaining. The virus could spread quickly through breeding colonies and contaminate the environment, prompting monitoring for more mammal infections and consideration of vaccination for at‑risk species, as researchers note parallels with devastating outbreaks in seabirds and other pinnipeds elsewhere.

via The Guardian|

#australian-sea-lions #conservation #h5n1-bird-flu

world3 months ago•281 min saved

H5N1 Bird Flu Kills Thousands of Sub‑Antarctic Seal Pups, Traced to Crozet Islands

A deadly H5N1 bird flu outbreak has killed an estimated 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island and McDonald Island, with a 76% mortality rate across about 17,000 births; several hundred adult king penguins have also died. Genetic data suggest the virus arrived from the French Crozet Islands around August 2025 and has been spreading eastward through sub‑Antarctic wildlife, a finding reported in BioRxiv (not yet peer‑reviewed).

via CNN|

#crozet-islands #h5n1-bird-flu #heard-island-and-mcdonald-islands

health1 year ago•2 min saved

CDC Concludes Emergency Response to H5N1 Bird Flu

The CDC has ended its emergency response to H5N1 bird flu due to a decline in cases, with no human cases reported since February 2025, and will continue surveillance and response activities under normal programs.

via CNN|

#avian-influenza #cdc #emergency-response

health1 year ago•5 min saved

Experts Warn Pandemic Preparedness Declining Under Trump

Experts warn that pandemic preparedness in the US has significantly deteriorated under the Trump administration, with weakened health agencies, reduced surveillance, and poor communication increasing the risk of uncontained outbreaks and a future pandemic.

via The Guardian|

#disease-surveillance #h5n1-bird-flu #health

health-and-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Penn Scientists Pioneer mRNA Vaccine for Bird Flu"

Researchers are developing an mRNA-based vaccine for the H5N1 bird flu virus, which is spreading rapidly among poultry and cattle and has infected two humans in the U.S. The mRNA technology allows for faster vaccine development compared to traditional methods. A study showed the experimental vaccine induced a strong antibody response in animals, providing the same level of protection as traditional vaccines. U.S. officials are considering vaccinating farm workers in close contact with the virus, with 4.8 million doses already prepared from a national stockpile.

via Quartz|

#h5n1-bird-flu #health-and-science #mrna-vaccine

health2 years ago•2 min saved

UPenn Develops mRNA Vaccine for H5N1 Bird Flu

Researchers are developing an mRNA-based vaccine for the H5N1 bird flu, which is spreading rapidly among poultry and cattle and has infected two humans in the U.S. The mRNA technology allows for faster vaccine development compared to traditional methods, with the experimental vaccine showing strong antibody responses in animal studies. U.S. officials are considering vaccinating farm workers in close contact with the virus.

via Gizmodo|

#h5n1-bird-flu #health #mrna-vaccine

health3 years ago•2 min saved

Poland reports 9 feline deaths from H5N1 bird flu.

At least nine cats in Poland have died of H5N1 bird flu, with dozens of similar cases reported across the country. The source of infection has not yet been identified, and it is still unknown whether any cases were the result of cat-to-cat transmission. Poland's chief veterinary officer has advised owners to keep cats indoors and prevent contact with wild animals, including birds. The outbreak appears atypical given the number of cats affected, and concerns have been raised about the possibility of a future variant leading to human-to-human transmission.

via BNO News|

#cats #h5n1-bird-flu #health