#bird flu

[covidsafehotties]

"But Russo and many other vets have heard anecdotes about workers who have pink eye and other symptoms—including fever, cough, and lethargy—and do not want to be tested or seen by doctors. James Lowe, a researcher who specializes in pig influenza viruses, says policies for monitoring exposed people vary greatly between states. “I believe there are probably lots of human cases,” he says, noting that most likely are asymptomatic. Russo says she is heartened that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has “really started to mobilize and do the right thing,” including linking with state and local health departments, as well as vets, to monitor the health of workers on affected farms."

#h5n1 #bird flu #avian flu #avian influenza #mask up #pandemic(s) #fuck

[intersectionalpraxis]

"If a pig catches both a human influenza A virus and an avian influenza A virus at the same time, it can spark a process known as viral reassortment — a genetic exchange in which flu viruses swap gene segments." "Those swaps can introduce dramatic changes, producing a new virus with certain properties of a non-human strain coupled with the capacity to infect and spread between people." "The death rate in humans may be upwards of 50 per cent, World Health Organization data suggests, though it's possible that milder infections are getting missed, skewing the case fatality ratio. Still, in a population that's never been exposed, the global impacts could be dire." "More human cases could also be happening under the radar among farm workers who've moved to the U.S. from abroad, don't speak English as their first language, and may be hesitant to seek medical help, he added." "So I think there's probably underreporting on both sides," Armstrong said." "If [H5N1] gets into a population where there's constantly animals going in and out … it might not ever leave."

I've been watching this develop for the past several days, and apart from being terrified most people will not take this seriously (I've seen a handful of people already shout conspiracy on social media and it's alarming to see, as always). What I wanted to point out is that pandemics are going to continue to be our 'normal.' I watched a great video on YouTube a while ago (I believe it was by Vice?) that touched base on how this is going to become our new reality because of multiple factors (such as our proximity to animals, and environments/etc). It was when Covid hit and they did a piece debunking some of the misinformation floating on the internet. If I can find it I will post it here because it was informative and relevant to pretty much any world crisis we will see around any virus that spreads among a human population.

This post isn't trying to fear monger anyone, I just hope more people are aware of what is happening because this is important to talk about. There are already cases (of cows getting this bird flu) in the US, and I won't be surprised if there will be instances in more countries around the world. As usual, keep washing your hands/keeping good hygiene practices, masking up (and if you aren't I hope you consider it), and taking precautions if you do happen to visit/work or go near a pig or poultry farm too:

I'll keep track of this here of course, but please stay informed folks. And also FU to any governments who will try to minimize this or try to diminish the severity until it's too late and community spread happens like Covid because their actions are influenced by capitalistic interests.

Update (April 7th, 2024, 9:32pm EST): to anyone wondering where some of the source information originates from -here is a link to the CDC. They are tracking documented avian virus outbreaks in the US and the public can access it here:

#current news #current events #global news #united states #cattle #cows #cattle farming #avian flu #bird flu #h5n1 #mask up #pandemic #covid #covid isn't over #covid conscious #covid is airborne #covid is not over #viruses #fuck capitalism #anti captialism #healthcare #public health #world health organization #cdc #news update #update

[todaysbird]

it’s devastating to me that the bird flu’s main news coverage has resulted from 1. death of charismatic mammals like seals and sea lions 2. impacts on commercial farmers losing mass quantities of poultry. we have lost millions of wild birds in the blink of an eye and nobody seems to care unless it can be correlated to human profit or interest

#bird flu #animal illness #bird #birblr

[bored-vet-student]

Bird flu survivor

Really interested to see black eye gannets in Orkney. Researchers at the Bass Rock think it's linked to bird flu survival post HPAIV infection. Black iris gannets had antibodies for HPAIV showing they had previously been infected and survived! Nothing out yet about how and why their eyes change like that, but very intersting

Blue eyed gannet for comparison

#gannets #wildlife #my photo #bird flu #nature #scotland #vetblr

[phoenixonwheels]

Authorities: Dairy cows catching bird flu is nothing to worry about. People won’t catch it.

One week later…

[ID: This is fine meme - A dog wearing a hat is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee. The entire room is on fire. The dog says “This is fine.”]

#wear a mask #wear a fucking mask #bird flu #avian flu

[industrialstate]

york 02/2023

#new topographics #on the road #scary signs #unsettling #film is not dead #backroads #visual diary #liminality #yorkshire #rural gothic #suburban gothic #35mm film #eerie #bird flu #analog photography #northern england #north yorkshire #vacant aesthetic #rural horror #fujifilm superia 400 #point and shoot #disposable camera #new topographers #point and click #back roads #suburbia #rural exploration #35mm color film #wasteland #industrial landscape

[thebrickdwarf]

It's the Bird Flu!

We're all doomed.. again!

#lego #brickcentral #afol #lego photography #toy photography #bird flu #avian flu #H5N1 #Seagulls #death from above

[reality-detective]

Back in February they were warning us about the "Avian Flu" becoming a pandemic. Multiple articles about it. 👇

Stay away from ALL inoculations they purpose for this next plandemic.

They have also been destroying chicken and egg farms in many countries. The ranchers have lost their livelihood and future saying they would be compensated for their loss. No one has received a penny. 🤔

#pay attention #educate yourself #educate yourselves #knowledge is power #reeducate yourself #reeducate yourselves #think for yourself #think for yourselves #think about it #plandemic #bird flu #it's a scam #question everything #ask yourself questions

[madamepestilence]

H5N1: What to know before fear spreads

What is H5N1?

H5N1 is a 1996 strain of the Spanish or Avian Flu first detected in Chinese birds before spreading globally across various avian species. H5N1 is similar to H1N1, but spreads slower and has a much higher mortality rate.

H5N1 may also be referred to as Influenza A. The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has seen fit to rename H5N1 to Bovine Influenza A Virus, or BIAV, and are encouraging others to use the same terminology.

I would not be surprised if the colloquial name among the public becomes Bovine Flu or American Flu in the coming months, and may be referred to as the Chinese Flu by the same folks who took the spark of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic as an excuse to be publicly racist to East Asian people without social repercussions.

BIAV is a virus, meaning that it is a (probably) non-living packet of self-replicating infectious material with a high rate of mutation. BIAV is structured similarly to SARS-CoV-2, having a packet of infectious material encased in a spherical shell with a corona, or crown, of proteins that can latch to living cells to inject RNA.

Image source with interactive model: ViralZone - H5N1 subtype

What is the history of BIAV?

In 1996 and 1997, an outbreak of BIAV occurred among poultry and infected 18 people in Hong Kong, 6 of which died. This seemingly isolated incident then infected ~860 people with a >50% death rate.

At the time, BIAV was known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, and killed nearly 100% of chickens within a 48 hour period.

From 2003 to 2005, continual outbreaks occurred in China and other East Asian countries, before spreading to Cambodia, the Netherlands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

From 2014 to 2016, it began being detected in American fowl, as well as mutating the H5N6 (lethal in birds, no human to human transmission) and H5N8 (largely spread through turkeys, ducks had immunity) viruses.

BIAV has since evolved into a clade known as 2.3.4.4b, and was first detected in 2021 in wild American birds. This then caused outbreaks in 2022 among wild and domesticated birds (such as chickens) alike, but was largely being overshadowed by the pressing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic at the time.

From 2022 to 2023, it was observed to be spreading among various mammals, including humans. Now, in 2024, we're having the most concerning rapid outbreak of BIAV since 2003.

BIAV is known to spread from mammal to mammal, particularly between cows and humans. BIAV may also be spread from cow to cow (highly likely, but not confirmed - this is likely the reason the virus has spread to Idaho from Texan cattle), and is known to be lethal to domestic cats and birds within 48 hours.

How does BIAV spread?

BIAV spreads through fomites - direct contact with infected animals or infected surfaces and then touching parts of your face or other orifices - as well as through airborne particulates, which may be inhaled and enter the sinuses and lungs.

BIAV is known to spread through:

Asymptomatic Ducks, geese, swans, various shorebirds

Symptomatic, may be lethal Foxes, bears, seals, sea lions, polar bears, domestic cats, dogs, minks, goats, cows, (potentially human to human, but unconfirmed - there have only been 8 potential human to human cases in 2024).

How can I protect against BIAV?

As BIAV is a type of Influenza A, existing protocols should do fine.

Current recommendations are to wash your hands vigorously after interacting with birds (I would also recommend doing this with mammals), avoid touching your face or other open orifices, and wear N95 masks.

Avoid sick or dead animals entirely - I would also recommend reporting them to your local Animal Control or veterinary centre and warning them about the infection risk. People who work with animals are recommended to also wear full PPE such as N95 masks, eye protection, gloves, and partake in vigorous hand washing.

If you suspect you've caught BIAV, seek medical attention immediately. Existing medications such as oseltamivir phosphate, zanamivir, peramivir, and baloxavir marboxil can reduce BIAV's ability to replicate.

Standard flu shots will not protect against BIAV. Remember - symptoms of BIAV may not manifest for between 2 to 8 days, and potentially infected people should be monitored for at least 10 days.

How far has BIAV spread?

BIAV is currently a global virus, though the current infection location of note is the United States.

Image Key: Dark red - Countries with humans, poultry and wild birds killed by H5N1 Deep red - Countries with poultry or wild birds killed by H5N1 and has reported human cases of H5N1 Light red - Countries with poultry or wild birds killed by H5N1

Image source: Wikipedia - Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 - File: Global spread of H5N1 map

Image source: Metro.co.uk - Map shows where bird flu is spreading in US amid new warning - File: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s H5N1 bird flu detections map across the United States

Should I be afraid?

You needn't be afraid, just prepared. BIAV has a concerningly high lethality, but this ironically culls its spread somewhat.

In the event human to human transmission of BIAV is confirmed, this will likely mainly affect marginalized communities, poor people, and homeless people, who are likely to have less access to medical care, and a higher likelihood of working in jobs that require frequent close human contact, such as fast food or retail jobs.

Given the response to SARS-CoV-2, corporations - and probably the government - may shove a proper response under the rug and refuse to participate in a full quarantine, which may leave people forced to go to work in dangerous conditions.

If this does spread into an epidemic or pandemic, given our extensive knowledge about Influenza, and the US having a backup vaccine for a prior strain of H5N1, a vaccine should be able to be developed relatively quickly and would hopefully be deployed freely without charge - we won't have to worry about a situation like The Stand.

Wash your hands, keep clean, avoid large social gatherings where possible, wear an N95 mask if you can afford them (Remember: Cloth masks are the least protective, but are better than nothing. If you can't afford N95 masks, I recommend wearing a well-fitted cloth mask with a disposable face mask over it to prevent pneumonia from moisture buildup in the disposable mask), support the disabled, poor, and homeless, and stay educated.

We can do better this time.

Further things to check out:

YouTube: MedCram - H5N1 Cattle Outbreak: Background and Currently Known Facts (ft. Roger Seheult, M.D.)

Wikipedia - Influenza A virus subtype H5N1

Maine.gov - Avian Influenza and People

CDC.gov - Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses

Wikipedia - H5N1 genetic structure

realagriculture - Influenza infection in cattle gets new name: Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV)

#H5N1 #bird flu #avian flu #bovine flu #BIAV #pandemic #epidemic #COVID 19 #coronavirus #spanish flu #long post #text post #no id #undescribed #news #politics #us news #us politics #american news #american politics #world news #global news #global politics #world politics #lgbt #lgbtq #queer #trans #communist #socialist

[covidsafehotties]

#h5n1 #bird flu #avian flu #avian influenza #fuck

[intersectionalpraxis]

Official statement:

#current events #current news #global news #cows #avian flu #bird flu #h5n1 #pandemic #cdc #public health #healthcare #news update

[todaysbird]

just so everyone is aware - one of the best ways for bird flu to spread is by encouraging birds to congregate. while the bird flu epidemic from 2022 continues strong into 2023, you should almost always stop feeding birds. this illness can spread between types of birds - you encouraging birds to feed in your backyard could cause the death of the person down the road’s backyard chickens. the disease RARELY spreads to other animals and humans, but it is zoonotic and CAN infect both pets and people, so be cautious and discourage spread of the disease. if you find a deceased bird do not handle it without protective wear and do not let pets interact with dead wildlife. im not going to launch into an outdoor cat spiel but if you have a cat that catches birds regularly, consider stopping them from doing so while this is going on for their & your safety.

#animal death #animal illness #bird flu #bird #birblr #psa

[mouthydraws]

I’m coping with the H5N1 thing well

(Original tweet)

(For those who don’t know, H5N1 is currently killing cats. It’s been released that cats have been dying near and on dairy farms since mid February. They drink the runoff of infected milk and kill/eat birds who do the same. If you don’t keep your cat indoors, now is possibly the best time to start.)

#cats #canary #canary in a coal mine #h5n1 #bird flu #outdoor cats #indoor cats #digital art #mini comic

[ohello0]

Measles in several states, bird flu playing hopscotch across mammalian populations, covid rates still rising, and new tuberculosis cases,,,,,,what if I just killed myself instead

Here’s a list of PPE deals and sales for the last bit of March/going into April if you’re interested. I’ll follow up with more as soon as possible, credit to @/ifuekonadine on twt

Edit: Someone sent an ask saying the link wasn’t working properly so I put the deals here

Until April 15th, Bona Fide Masks orders are 25% off w/ the code "TRUST25"! Shipping is always free on their site! They're the best spot for adult and kid-sized Powecom KN95s in multiple colors! They also sell head-strap KN95s for adults! bonafidemasks.com

BeHealthyUSA.net is offering 30% off + free shipping on non-discounted and non-promo orders w/ the code "EASTER2024"! Shipping seems to always be free on their site

Fischer Scientific is still selling cases of 500 medium-sized Medicom SafeMask Architect Pro N95s for $57.12 (instead of $674.50). If you order into Cali, you'll need a business EIN to place an order for anything on their site

If you’re worried about the validity of these masks, they seem to be listed under NIOSH's approved list of N95s as AMD Medicom (but also check on your own and only purchase what you're comfortable buying and using) 👉🏾 https://cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/N95list1-a.html

#I have to get a new air purifier since mine broke I can’t do this anymore #measles #bird flu #covid #tuberculosis #wear a mask #mask up #air purifier

[wachinyeya]

#good news #birds #bird flu #avian #wild birds #nature #environment #science #animals

[faithfromanewperspective]

alright it's time to find smth out

please note that with labels like flexitarian especially it's not about 'oh i never eat these things'; it's a sliding label with things like vegan and vegetarian and pescatarian where you can identify however you feel comfortable. some people just eat meat etc on special occasions or when they go out or when they don't have time/spoons to cook something nutritious, and that's perfectly valid!! whatever you're able to do has an impact that's felt and there's no pressure to do it to whatever standard we have of 'perfect' in our heads <3

#bringing gender labels to vegetarianism #kind of. we need a lot more validation in these spaces #again want to stress so much. literally no judgement based on what you choose. the important part is if we can we do smth #and if you can't then i believe you and you don't need to worry bc those of us who can are doing what we can #vegan #vegetarian #pescatarian #flexitarian #climate action #climate justice #food security #antibiotic resistance #bird flu #biosecurity #public health #human rights #feminism #biodiversity collapse