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Two Potential Bird Flu Vaccines Could be Available Within Weeks, If Needed

In response to the recent outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows across the United States, federal health officials have announced that two vaccines are.....»»

Category: newsSource: thedailyguardian thedailyguardianMay 2nd, 2024

Leyte mayors create task forces vs bird flu

Amid the reported cases of avian influenza or bird flu in Kananga town in Leyte, the mayors of two other towns in the province have created task forces to implement measures to prevent the spread of the disease......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

No ban on US beef, dairy despite bird flu

The Philippines will not ban the importation of cattle products such as beef and milk from the United States as regulators maintain that these products are safe to consume amid bird flu cases in the US dairy herd......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Understanding the Texas Bird Flu Case: Human Transmission and Contagiousness of Avian Influenza

Bird flu, a disease primarily affecting birds, has recently been detected in a person in Texas, marking the second case of avian influenza in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu

In a concerning development, wild migratory birds are suspected to have spread a deadly strain of bird flu to dairy cows in Texas and Kansas......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Benguet now bird flu-free

The Department of Agriculture has declared Benguet cleared of bird flu after the 11 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 recorded in the province were contained and prevented from spreading......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

7 Negros Oriental towns, cities closely alerted vs. bird flu

7 Negros Oriental towns, cities closely alerted vs. bird flu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Philippines bans poultry imports from Japan due to bird flu outbreak

MANILA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Japan due to an outbreak of bird flu there, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The department said Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel signed the order on Wednesday to immediately suspend the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearanc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Philippines bans poultry imports from Japan due to bird flu outbreak

MANILA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Japan due to an outbreak of bird flu there, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The department said Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel signed the order on Wednesday to immediately suspend the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearanc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents

Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Two Potential Bird Flu Vaccines Could be Available Within Weeks, If Needed

In response to the recent outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows across the United States, federal health officials have announced that two vaccines are.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Bird flu: What we know (and don’t) about its potential to cause a human pandemic

Virologist Seema Lakdawala recently expressed concerns about the potential spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus among dairy cows and the risks it poses to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Leyte sets aside P20-M for Covid-19 vaccines

ACQUIRING VACCINES. Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla is shown during a meeting on Dec. 11, 2020. The provincial government of Leyte has initially allocated PHP20 million for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines once it is available in the market, Petilla said on Monday (Dec. 21, 2020). (Photo courtesy of the Leyte provincial government) TACLOBAN CITY […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

USDA to test ground beef in U.S. states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is stepping up its efforts to ensure the safety of the meat supply in states with outbreaks of bird.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Enrique Gil s comeback movie I Am Not Big Bird features joem s Nakaraan

After garnering almost half a million streams for his track "Pangako," joem returns with an even more heart-wrenching track released a week before "I Am Not Big Bird" becomes available in theaters nationwide......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

T-Bird at Ako a challenge : Nadine Lustre happy with Vilma Santos approval

Nadine Lustre is happy to hear that Vilma Santos approves of her to star in the potential remake of the latter's 1982 film "T-Bird at Ako." .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

3,288 Malabon kids get polio vaccines

At least 3,288 children in Malabon have received oral polio vaccines as part of the supplemental immunization program of the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

DOH secures 3 million vaccines vs pertussis

The Department of Health has secured around three million doses of vaccines against pertussis......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines

A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines

A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Behind the Vaccines: The unsung heroes against misinformation

Behind the Vaccines: The unsung heroes against misinformation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024