Bird Flu — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Mar 13

4 min read

‘Bird Flu’ Reported in East Texas

H7N1 Avian Influenza confirmed in Texas and Missouri

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Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Feb 21

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New Rapid Test for Influenza Subtypes H5, H7, H9

Rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) are immunoassays that identify influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens in respiratory specimens

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 17

5 min read

First Human ‘Bird Flu’ Case Confirmed in China

Avian influenza A (H7N4) confirmed in first human case

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 8

4 min read

South Korea Olympic Games Issues Health Advisory

Republic of Korea visitors should consult the CDC travel advice prior to departure

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 30

4 min read

‘Bird-Flu’ Lands in South Korea

Avian influenza strains H5N1, H5N2, H5N8, H7N8, H5N6 continue to be a global public health concerns

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