Flu Pandemics

In the last 5 minutes

Cats Diagnosed With Bird Flu in New York Inside Edition18:31

In the last 15 minutes

Fish prices rise 30% as demand outstrips supply in city The Times of India18:20

In the last half-hour

Eggs prices drop—Goodbye to the dirty dozen? Supermarket News18:06

In the last hour

FAO warns of ‘unprecedented’ avian flu spread, in call for global action UN Geneva (Press Release)17:50

In the last 2 hours

‘Heartbreaking’: Bird flu concerns grow as 1st case in N.B. confirmed Global News17:22

Bird flu latest: Cat infections in NYC linked to Savage raw pet food News 12 The Bronx17:07

Bird Flu Found At Live Bird Market In Philadelphia: CDC Patch17:04

Uruguay's Health Ministry launches vax campaign Mercopress17:04

In the last 4 hours

End of avian influenza surveillance zone near Bromborough, Merseyside, England (including Flintshire, Wales): 17 March… Welsh Government (Press Release)16:18

Cat Food Recalled Due to Possible Bird Flu Contamination Martha Stewart16:04

Bird Flu Virus May Survive Aging Process in Raw Milk Cheese HealthDay15:50

Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Adults: Research Insights and Recommendations Pharmacy Times15:43

Why Egg Farming Practices Spread Avian Flu Sentient Media15:37

U.S. reports 1st outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017 CBC.ca15:37

UN agency warns of ‘unprecedented’ bird flu threat as H5N1 virus jumps to mammals Politico EU15:33

Avian Flu Is Rapidly Spreading Across Antarctica Smithsonian Magazine14:56

IDOA extends suspension of poultry exhibitions & sales Brownfield Ag News14:39

HPAI detected in two commercial operations in Jay and Adams counties Brownfield Ag News14:39

Global coordinated response needed on bird flu – FAO Agriland14:36

Cat food brand Savage Pet recalls products due to bird flu contamination EasternEye14:33

In the last 6 hours

Veterinarians, key players in the fight against zoonotic pathogens Behavioural and Social Sciences at Nature Research14:11

Animal Farms A ‘Cauldron’ For Dangerous Viruses, Says Dr Neal Barnard Plant Based News13:57

US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017 GMA News13:17

Finland rejects US egg export request due to regulatory barriers Helsinki Times12:36

The spread of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza calls for stepped up action, FAO says UN Food & Agriculture Organisation12:33

In the last 8 hours

Poland’s egg industry rebounds despite raging bird flu PoultryWorld11:42

Bird Flu Detected in Buena Vista County, Iowa Commercial Pullet Flock Successful Farming11:20

Flu still raging across Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15

Risk of bird flu remains real in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15

Flu incidence still on the rise in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15

Flu incidence continues to rise in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia11:15

Antibodies Against H5N1 More Likely in Adults with History of Flu Infections Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News11:14

Bird flu restrictions lifted in Bodmin Cornish & Devon Post10:33

Earlier today

Doge’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread WIRED10:07

Cidara Therapeutics Announces Publication of CD388 Preclinical Data in Nature Microbiology GlobeNewswire (Press Release)10:02

NATO ally turns down US plea for eggs IOL09:37

Dairy, beef cleared of flu virus after further testing Supermarket News09:28

EPA probes 'pesticide misuse' after hundreds of birds drop dead ABC Online07:44

Diet optimisation: strategies to build more sustainable poultry systems Poultry News06:05

Bird flu threat? Strengthen your immunity with Ayurveda The Statesman04:12

Yesterday

Savage Pet recalls cat food amid suspected bird flu illnesses in cats Food Safety News23:59 16-Mar-25

Simcere’s Influenza Drug Application Accepted by China’s NMPA TipRanks23:41 16-Mar-25

Another cat food brand recalled due to possible bird flu contamination The Independent21:39 16-Mar-25

Duck hunting banned in parts of Victoria over bird flu concerns ABC Online20:41 16-Mar-25

Michelle is monitoring an unfolding avian catastrophe Cosmos19:33 16-Mar-25

Bird flu infections in cats linked to raw pet food ABC7 / WLS-TV18:13 16-Mar-25

Cat owners beware as pet food with bird flu risk is recalled Fox News16:54 16-Mar-25

Bird flu and cats: New Jersey vets warn of potential virus spread News 12 New Jersey16:18 16-Mar-25

Past flu exposure may protect against H5N1 bird flu Knowridge Science Report10:32 16-Mar-25

Finland turns down US request for eggs YLE News09:00 16-Mar-25

Hard to predict flu season, says expert Radio New Zealand05:15 16-Mar-25

Bird flu mutation associated with increased disease severity found in 2 cats The Kansas City Star04:29 16-Mar-25

Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children ScienceDaily02:41 16-Mar-25

Savage Pet Recalls Savage Cat Food Chicken – Large and Small Boxes Because of Possible Bird Flu … U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Press Release)00:37 16-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

Egg prices drop as demand falls among customers unwilling to shell out The Independent20:51 15-Mar-25

Divergence in U.S. & Chinese egg prices Dim Sums19:46 15-Mar-25

Eggs are now the new hottest smuggled item into the US, even more than drugs The Economic Times19:35 15-Mar-25

Bird Flu In NYC House Cats Linked To Pet Food, Officials Say Patch19:31 15-Mar-25

The Biz Week That Was: Celebrity chef opening restaurant, new meat store, and bird flu vaccines to curb soaring egg… Daily Herald, Illinois19:21 15-Mar-25

It's Almost Flu Season CochraneNow17:31 15-Mar-25

Raw pet food connected to deadly cases of bird flu among NYC cats NBC New York17:19 15-Mar-25

NYC health department says Savage Cat Food linked to fatal feline bird flu cases Gothamist (Weblog)17:08 15-Mar-25

Another Strain of Influenza Could Arrive Any Time CochraneNow16:51 15-Mar-25

Raw cat food cause of 2 bird flu infections: NYC Health Department ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV14:45 15-Mar-25

Scientists Develop Rapid Bird Flu Detector for Airborne Test HealthDay14:30 15-Mar-25

US egg prices continue to climb Farmers Guardian12:08 15-Mar-25

Influenza cases up in Saskatchewan Discover Moose Jaw11:07 15-Mar-25

Bird flu mutation associated with increased disease severity found in two cats Los Angeles Times10:05 15-Mar-25

Solvonis Therapeutics: New non-executive director - ICYMI Proactive Investors (UK)07:57 15-Mar-25

Avian flu has reached panzootic levels, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of birds worldwide The Irish Times06:11 15-Mar-25

2 cats in NYC test positive for bird flu. What vets want pet owners to know. CBS New York03:58 15-Mar-25

Study finds cheese made with raw milk may contain active bird flu virus Scripps News02:23 15-Mar-25

DEC: Injured bald eagle euthanized after testing positive for bird flu in Cortlandt News 12 Westchester02:19 15-Mar-25

Got some eggs to spare? US asks Europe The Times of India00:36 15-Mar-25

With Bird Flu In Raw Milk, Many In US Still Do Not Know Risks Of Consuming It Eurasia Review00:32 15-Mar-25

Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms CBS News23:50 14-Mar-25

N.L. reports suspected case of Avian flu in C.B.S. CBC.ca23:48 14-Mar-25

Bird flu detected in Buena Vista County commercial pullet flock Iowa Capital Dispatch23:11 14-Mar-25

Bird flu infects flock of 400,000 young western Iowa hens The Gazette23:04 14-Mar-25

2 house cats caught bird flu in NYC, health officials say Gothamist (Weblog)22:41 14-Mar-25

U.S. consumers still unaware of raw milk risks despite bird flu findings News-Medical.Net22:13 14-Mar-25

New Jersey remains vigilant about bird flu amid growing number of cases WHYY22:04 14-Mar-25

Bird flu testing and monitoring continues in New York’s North Country WCAX.com, Vermont21:26 14-Mar-25

Many Americans Unaware of Raw Milk Bird Flu Risk Disabled World News21:21 14-Mar-25

Wholesale price of eggs drops for 3rd week in a row ABC News21:20 14-Mar-25

Bird flu detected at commercial pullet farm in Buena Vista County KTIV TV 4, Iowa21:02 14-Mar-25

Bird flu detected in commercial flock in Buena Vista Co. KCRG TV 9, Iowa20:54 14-Mar-25

HPAI detected in Iowa commercial pullet flock Brownfield Ag News20:18 14-Mar-25

Bird flu detected in Lambton County farm CTV News London20:17 14-Mar-25

Aging might not be enough to eliminate H5N1 viruses in raw-milk cheese Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy19:44 14-Mar-25

FDA Roundup: March 14, 2025 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Press Release)19:21 14-Mar-25

H5N1: Raw Milk And Raw Pet Food Are Unsafe But Raw Cheese Aged 60 Days Is 87% Not Killing You Science 2.019:16 14-Mar-25

2 house cats in NYC test positive for bird flu, health dept. says NBC New York18:06 14-Mar-25

Bird flu’s threat to farms, prices and health: What to know Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:57 14-Mar-25

Parents Feel They Are Lacking Information About Bird Flu HealthDay17:29 14-Mar-25

Egg prices are falling, with a dozen now less than $5 NBC Connecticut17:01 14-Mar-25

2 cats in New York City infected with bird flu ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV17:00 14-Mar-25

Warning after three dead swans found at Glasgow park Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:40 14-Mar-25

2 House Cats Infected With Bird Flu In NYC: Health Officials Patch16:35 14-Mar-25

NYC Health Department investigating bird flu cases in 2 cats News 12 Brooklyn16:22 14-Mar-25

DNR: Samples of 90 dead birds removed from Little Chute pond test negative for bird flu WBAY, Wisconsin15:11 14-Mar-25

Denver Zoo works to keep animals safe amid bird flu concerns CBS Denver14:40 14-Mar-25

Why does New York City have around 70 live animal markets? Gothamist (Weblog)14:33 14-Mar-25

The bird flu epidemic is taking the lives of a majestic Northern Indiana bird WBEZ Chicago14:07 14-Mar-25

FDA chooses flu vaccine strains despite cancelled meeting pharmaphorum13:29 14-Mar-25

Your questions about cats and bird flu risk, answered The Columbian, Washington13:10 14-Mar-25

US asks Denmark for help with egg crisis after bird flu shortage The Independent13:09 14-Mar-25

FDA Gives 2025-26 Flu Shot Guidance, Minus Input From Advisory Committee Kaiser Health News12:48 14-Mar-25

NFU Cymru column: Poultry farmers gather to tackle industry challenges Brecon & Radnor Express12:47 14-Mar-25

How to Protect Pets and Backyard Chickens from Bird Flu Scientific American12:28 14-Mar-25

More Expensive Eggs, Cheaper Lamb in Romania for Easter Bulgarian News Agency11:31 14-Mar-25

How Trump’s Trade War Will Make Your Groceries Even More Expensive Earther11:03 14-Mar-25

Greek Experts Warn of Rising Disease Outbreaks Amid Low Vaccination Rates To Vima10:23 14-Mar-25

The Data Hoarders Resisting Trump’s Purge The New Yorker10:11 14-Mar-25

SC hit with high flu deaths, hospitalizations even as spring nears. These counties struggling most The State, South Carolina10:09 14-Mar-25

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Latest news on Flu Pandemics, covering influenza outbreaks, seasonal flu, H1N1, avian flu, swine flu, prevention, vaccines and global health alerts.

Flu pandemics occur when a new influenza virus emerges and spreads globally, causing significant illness and death due to lack of pre-existing immunity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) regularly monitors influenza activity worldwide, with several subtypes currently circulating, including H1N1 and H3N2. Each year, seasonal influenza affects 5-10% of adults and 20-30% of children globally.

Current surveillance data shows evolving patterns in viral transmission, with health authorities emphasising the importance of early detection and rapid response systems. The winter of 2024-2025 has seen moderate to high influenza activity across Europe and North America, with vaccination rates varying significantly between regions. Scientists continue to monitor emerging strains for potential pandemic threats, particularly those originating from animal reservoirs.

Communities worldwide implement various preventive measures, from public health campaigns to innovative vaccination programmes. Schools and workplaces increasingly adopt practices to reduce transmission, while healthcare systems maintain readiness for potential surges. Personal stories of recovery and resilience highlight the human impact of influenza outbreaks, reinforcing the importance of both individual and collective preventive actions.

The history of flu pandemics provides crucial context for understanding current risks. The 1918 Spanish Flu killed more than 50 million people worldwide, while more recent pandemics such as the 2009 H1N1 outbreak demonstrated improved global response capabilities. Each historical event has shaped modern surveillance systems, international cooperation frameworks, and vaccine development strategies that now form the foundation of pandemic preparedness.

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