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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has introduced a mandatory bulk testing requirement for milk to combat the potential spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). While the virus …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step with Milk Testing Plan to Prevent Avian Flu Spread Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Iowa Department of Health, are conducting an investigation into a suspected case of Lassa fever …
CDC and Iowa Health Officials Investigate Suspected Lassa Fever Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization for the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test. This innovative test marks a significant advancement …
FDA Authorizes Groundbreaking Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a third human case of H5 bird flu in California, underscoring the risks of occupational exposure among …
CDC Confirms Third Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed three additional human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5), also known as H5 bird flu, …
CDC Confirms Three New Cases of H5 Bird Flu in Colorado Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced new, streamlined guidelines for bringing dogs into the United States from rabies-free and low-risk countries. The updated …
CDC Simplifies Dog Importation Rules to Protect U.S. Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its guidance regarding diagnostic tests for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The new information can be found on the …
FDA Updates Guidance on Avian Influenza Diagnostic Tests Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. So far, the outbreak has affected …
CDC Warns of Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The state of Colorado has reported that three workers at a poultry facility have tested presumptive positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5), commonly known as …
Colorado Reports Presumptive Cases of H5 Bird Flu in Poultry Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the motive of being better prepared for future pandemics, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Moderna roughly $176 million to aid …
US Health Authorities Fund Moderna’s Influenza Vaccine Development in Race Against Future Pandemics Read More