Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Medically Attended Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness and Hospitalization Among Alaska Native Children — Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region, Alaska, October 2023–June 2024
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization among young children. Historically, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children have experienced high rates of RSV-associated hospitalization.
Disease surveillance in England and Wales, October 2024
Highlights from the scanning surveillance network
Updated joint FAO/WHO/WOAH assessment of recent influenza A(H5N1) virus events in animals and people
At the present time, based on available information, FAO-WHO-WOAH assess the global public health risk of influenza A(H5N1) viruses to be low.
Communicable disease threats report: Influenza A(H5N1) – Multi-country (World) – Monitoring human cases
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and health professionals on active public health threats.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update
CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
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Commission secures access for Member States to 665,000 doses of zoonotic influenza vaccines to prevent avian flu
The vaccine is intended for those most exposed to potential transfers of avian influenza from birds or animals, such as poultry farm workers and veterinarians.
Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses | Avian Influenza (Flu)
This report provides an update to the April 26, 2024, report to include three additional sporadic human cases (1 in Australia and 2 in the United States) and recent activity in the United States.
Avian Influenza A (H5N2) - Mexico
On 23 May 2024, the Mexico International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) reported to PAHO/WHO a confirmed fatal case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N2) virus.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update
CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or “A(H5N1) virus,” in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
HPAI dairy herd infection case report
What happens in a dairy herd with HPAI? What should I expect if my herd became infected? This case report describes what one farmer has faced since herd infection began.
Systematic review update on the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of newer and enhanced seasonal influenza vaccines for the prevention of laboratory confirmed influenza in individuals aged 18 years and over
Vaccination coverage in the EU/EEA during autumn 2023 campaigns
Nearly 20 million people aged 60 years and above received COVID-19 vaccines during the autumn/winter campaign in the EU/EEA, according to a new report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).