Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 54045 Share Tweet #1 Avian flu H5N1 discussion – news/case lists links – 2022+ October 16, 2022, 11:40 AM Tom Peacock @PeacockFlu Thread of avian influenza virus (AIV). First off a PSA – DO NOT touch, handle or attempt to treat suspected sick or dead birds yourself – particularly poultry, waterfowl (ducks, geese, etc. News brief Today at 2:12 p.m. Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics COVID-19 A new study from researchers at the University of South Australia reveals that wearable activity trackers, such as Apple Watches and Fitbits, show promise in detecting early signals of disease—particularly atrial fibrillation associated with stroke and COVID-19. Helen’s info was posted using this new report: CDC A (H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update September 13, 2024 snip Missouri Case Update Missouri continues to lead the investigation into the H5 case reported last week with technical assistance from CDC in Atlanta. The case was in a person who was hospitalized as a result of significant underlying medical conditions. They presented with chest pain. CBS News – Update on H5N1 human vaccines? Missouri patient and contacts cooperating? What is questionaire like? Ruled out all the sources? Have pre-filled syringes, and have pre-fill ready to go – cleared company testing in stockpile not approved by FDA. The case is cooperative. VBulletin ForumsThere are currently 17645 users online. 4 members and 17641 guests. Most users ever online was 139,917 at 11:14 PM on January 30, 2025. Pathfinder , SeniorLearner , yielddude , sharon sanders. News brief 53 minutes ago. Lisa Schnirring Topics Misc Emerging Topics The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently issued an epidemiological alert for rising Oropouche virus infections, urging countries to step up surveillance amid spread to new areas, reports of the first deaths, and suspected maternal transmission. Disease Outbreak News Mpox – African Region 22 August 2024 Situation at a glance On 14 August 2024, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under Pathfinder.