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Mashup Score: 2
Course Correcting the U.S. Response to Bird Flu The detection of H5N1, a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza virus, in dairy cows on Kansas and Texas farms in late March marks the first time this concerning flu subtype has been detected in the species. As of May 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed cases in 36 dairy herds across nine states, associated with a single human case. Although identification in dairy cows and goats—and the consequent media attention—is new, this
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Mashup Score: 2
Course Correcting the U.S. Response to Bird Flu The detection of H5N1, a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza virus, in dairy cows on Kansas and Texas farms in late March marks the first time this concerning flu subtype has been detected in the species. As of May 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed cases in 36 dairy herds across nine states, associated with a single human case. Although identification in dairy cows and goats—and the consequent media attention—is new, this
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Mashup Score: 19Cattle Veterinarians Express Confusion over U.S. Response to Bird Flu | Think Global Health - 19 day(s) ago
Denial and a lack of unity across states are limiting a swift response to the novel outbreak
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Educational initiatives are sprouting to help doctors and nurses confront the health threats created by climate change
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World leaders should act quickly to support countries on the frontlines of climate-sensitive diseases
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Mashup Score: 24Eyes on Disease X: Ranking the Next Pandemic | Think Global Health - 2 month(s) ago
CEPI has expanded its SpillOver tool to assess the pandemic potential of dangerous pathogens
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Mashup Score: 5
PEPFAR’s former chief of staff describes why its latest reauthorization still spells uncertainty for the program
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Mashup Score: 10
Talks to finalize a pandemic agreement and amendments to international health regulations enter their decisive stages
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Mashup Score: 15
COVID-19 slashed overall life expectancy, according to a highly anticipated update of the Global Burden of Disease study
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Mashup Score: 26Zambia's Cholera Outbreak Rings Warning Bells on Climate Change | Think Global Health - 2 month(s) ago
Cholera spikes are one of many signs foretelling the rapid emergence of climate sensitive diseases
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“Even if this outbreak is contained, the prevention, detection, and response efforts needed are exactly the dress rehearsal the United States requires to be prepared to answer a future zoonotic global pandemic threat that emerges on its own soil.” https://t.co/s7kpGweMcm