Bird flu alert in Canada

Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation
While human infections are uncommon, recent cases in humans with no known animal exposure have raised concerns about potential mutations and increased transmission risks.
Canada reports first human case of bird flu after teen tests positive
A teenager in British Columbia, Canada, has contracted the H5 strain of bird flu, marking the country's first confirmed human case. Health officials a
Human bird flu leaps into Canada
Human bird flu has hospitalized a Canadian teenager at British Columbia Children’s Hospital. He is the first person in Canada to test positive for the
Bird flu: symptoms of avian influenza after poultry outbreak in UK and 'rare' human case in Canada
The first outbreak of bird flu in poultry has been confirmed in the UK since it declared itself bird flu free in February 2024. The infection has been detected in poultry in East Riding of Yorkshire, with the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer urging all bird keepers to take action to protect their birds and report any signs of disease.
Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized
The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. An infectious disease expert weighs in on potential concerns.
Canada detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case: ‘A rare event’
"We are conducting a thorough investigation to fully understand the source of exposure here in B.C.," British Columbia Health Officer Bonnie Henry said in a statement.
First Case of Human Bird Flu Caught in British Columbia, Canada: Investigations Underway
The first human case of the H5 Avian Flu has been caught in British Columbia, Canada. The infected person, a teenager from the Fraser Health region, is now receiving treatment at the B.C. Childrens Hospital,
H5 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu
British Columbia’s health ministry says the first suspected human case of avian influenza has been detected in Canada. A teenager in the province has tested positive for the virus — also called bird flu — which can be fatal.
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Health officials urge vigilance with discovery of Canada’s first presumptive avian flu case in B.C. teen
Public-health officials in British Columbia declined to provide any new details Monday about their investigation into how a ...
First Human Case of Bird Flu Detected in Canada
Investigations are underway after a teenager from British Columbia, now receiving care in hospital, was infected via an ...
Canada detects its first presumptive human H5 bird flu case
Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in the western province of British ...
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Without a One Health plan, Canada is vulnerable to future pandemics
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Health Canada approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine, company says
Health Canada has approved Moderna’s mRNA vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus in adults age 60 and ...
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Faulty Space Heaters Recalled by Health Canada
Health Canada has recalled thousands of electric space heaters as they may be a fire hazard. The recall involves the ...
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To mitigate drug shortages, a new study suggests looking at Canada
Both countries have mandates for dealing with drug shortages, but study authors believe the process used in Canada to review ...
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Canada’s proactive policies reduce drug shortages far more effectively than the U.S.
Drug-related supply chain issues in Canada were 40% less likely to result in significant drug shortages than in the United ...
Recommendations for better pandemic preparedness for Canada
Health Canada has published a report from a group of experts tasked with reviewing the federal government's approach to ...