phillycaller.com/index.php/po... Urgent Authorization of Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Growing Concerns #BirdFlu #H5N1 #Vaccine #PublicHealth #DrLeanaWen #FDA #BidenAdministration #Farmworkers #PandemicPreparedness #VaccineHesitancy #AvianInfluenza

Urgent Authorization of Bird F...

And now we have #H5N1 #influenza #viruses in pigs. At least, nobody will be able to say that we did not see it coming, if disaster strikes...
#pandemic #PandemicPreparedness #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2828297

We must be ready for a bird flu pandemic.

H5N1 is spreading in the US. We must:

1. Plan for possible scenarios

2. Develop vaccines and treatments

Let’s act now to protect ourselves and our communities.

Controlling minor #outbreaks is necessary to #prepare for major #pandemics

Source: PLoS Biology, Perspective, https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002945

{Summary}

Ongoing influenza H5N1 outbreaks highlight the need for timely, scalable interventions that draw on lessons from COVID-19. In particular, successful pandemic preparedness requires early outbreak management, including effective responses targeting spillovers before there is evidence of human-to-human transmission.

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#Drosten on the #danger of #birdflu: “I fear that the time has now been missed”

Source: T-Online, https://www.t-online.de/gesundheit/aktuelles/id_100543766/virologe-drosten-zur-h5n1-gefahr-aus-der-corona-pandemie-nichts-gelernt-.html

{Excerpt, original article in German.}

The next epidemic is spreading: the number of bird flu infections is increasing in the USA. Experts such as virologist Drosten criticize the authorities’ actions.

T-Online.de

According to experts, it is doubtful that we have learned anything from the coronavirus pandemic. In many countries, pandemic plans have been dusted off or even created in the first place. But a current example shows that in cases of doubt, too little is still being done to stop the spread of dangerous pathogens as early as possible: the H5N1 bird flu viruses in US dairy farms. Since the first detections in March, according to the US Department of Agriculture, H5N1 cases have been recorded in hundreds of farms in many states.

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#Birdflu Cases Rise: #WHO Calls for Tight #Surveillance to Prevent #Pandemic #Risk

Source: Indozone, https://health.indozone.id/news/485366793/kasus-flu-burung-meningkat-who-serukan-pengawasan-ketat-untuk-cegah-risiko-pandemi#google_vignette

{Excerpts, article in Bahasa Indonesia.}

INDOZONE.ID – On Thursday (11/28/2024), the World Health Organization ( WHO ) called on countries around the world to increase surveillance for bird flu . This appeal came after the first case of bird flu infection was detected in a child in the United States. According to Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s Director of Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, the number of H5N1 infections in humans in various countries has shown a small but significant increase in recent years. She said this at a press conference.

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“We need much more robust surveillance, both in the US and in other countries, especially in animals like wild birds, poultry and other animals that are susceptible to infection, including pigs and dairy cattle. That way, we can better understand the spread of this virus in these animals,”.

Maria Van Kerkhove said, as reported by News Asia, Friday (11/29/2024)

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"We have not seen any evidence of human-to-human transmission. However, every case that occurs requires a thorough investigation," he explained.

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Source: Viruses, https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/11/1737

Abstract
This study provides an in-depth analysis of mpox, encompassing its history, characteristics, epidemiology, diagnostics, treatment options, and the ongoing evolution of the virus and its transmission dynamics. Mpox, though once successfully eradicated, has re-emerged with new modes of transmission and a broader host range. Genomic analyses have revealed the virus’s adaptability, posing challenges for diagnostics and vaccine efficacy. The epidemiology has shifted from sporadic zoonotic transmission in rural Africa to a significant presence in urban areas, particularly impacting high-risk populations. Advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics offer hope, but challenges persist. This work underscores the critical need for enhanced surveillance, vaccination strategies, and continued research to bolster global health systems and preparedness for future outbreaks.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/11/05/mpox-resurgence-a-multifaceted-analysis-for-global-preparedness/

#BREAKING: WHO Chief Warns New Pandemic Could Strike Anytime

“Time is not on our side. COVID, mpox, Marburg, and H5N1 are urgent threats. The next pandemic won’t wait—action is needed.” - WHO Chief

Source: Chinese Medical Journal, https://journals.lww.com/cmj/fulltext/9900/are_we_prepared_for_the_next_pandemic__monitor_on.1290.aspx

{Excerpt}

(…) As a large global producer and consumer of agricultural products, China has maintained its stability during recent outbreaks over the past 5 years. There have been no widespread poultry infections or culling, and poultry production has remained relatively steady, despite frequent global avian influenza outbreaks. Since 2004, China has implemented immunization against H5 and/or H7 HPAI in all domestically raised poultry. Furthermore, China mandates a 100% vaccination coverage rate and ensures that the annual qualification rate of immunization antibodies remains >70%.[23] By the end of 2022, over 300 billion doses of various vaccines developed in China were administered, both domestically and internationally. Currently, two H5 vaccine seed viruses, H5-Re13, which targets the clade 2.3.4.4h virus that emerged in China in 2017, and H5-Re14, which addresses the clade 2.3.4.4b virus circulating globally, are used alongside the H7N9 vaccine seed virus H7-Re4 in the production of the trivalent vaccine.[24] Between 2002 and 2010, more than 113 billion vaccines were administered worldwide. Five countries have adopted national routine interpoultry immunization programs, accounting for 99% of vaccine use: China (90.9%), Egypt (4.6%), Indonesia (2.3%), Vietnam (1.4%), and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (<0.01%). The high vaccine coverage enabled the prevention of clinical diseases and deaths in poultry, such as poultry fowl, reduction of human cases, maintenance of rural livelihoods, and food security.[25] Thus, this “culling and vaccination” strategy, distinctive to China, has significantly reduced losses during avian influenza outbreaks and offers valuable lessons for global control efforts against highly pathogenic H5N1.

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https://etidioh.wordpress.com/2024/10/30/are-we-prepared-for-the-next-pandemic-monitor-on-increasing-human-and-animal-h5n1-avian-influenza-infection/

SIB inaugurates its Centre for Pathogen Bioinformatics: This initiative offers expertise and services to @SwissGov and research communities to improve #pandemicPreparedness and contribute to the global pathogen response. https://tinyurl.com/3b5w2hbu
@richardneher @firefoxx66

Ottawa launches #PandemicPreparedness agency, https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/government-launches-pandemic-preparedness-agency-1.7333117 “federal government is creating a new agency to improve Canada's ability to handle rapidly spreading #InfectiousDiseases and protect Canadians from future pandemics.

#HealthEmergencyReadiness Canada is being tasked with boosting Canada's life-sciences sector and ensuring Canadians get faster access to #vaccines, medical therapies and diagnostics by accelerating the transition from research to commercialization.”

Für eine effiziente #PandemicPreparedness ist Fabian Leendertz vom @Helmholtz_HIOH auf der Spur von Mikroorganismen, die zwischen Spezies übertragen werden. Leendertz ist ein #HelmholtzHealthHero beim #HelmholtzHealthSummit am 8. Oktober 2024.
https://www.helmholtz.de/forschung/forschungsbereiche/gesundheit/helmholtz-health-summit/

Dr Clare Sansom provides a sobering analysis of our need to prepare for “Disease X” - our next pandemic. Our future depends on it. #PandemicPreparedness #InfectiousDiseases

https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/health/preparing-for-disease-x-no-time-to-lose/