A man in Washington state infected with the first known human case of the H5N5 strain of avian influenza has died. Health officials did not provide an exact cause of death but said the patient was an “older adult with underlying health conditions.” He had been in hospital since early November and had developed a…
Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety of influenza A virus subtypes, particularly waterfowl and shore birds. All birds are susceptible to avian influenza A and the virus can rapidly cause significant mortality in flocks but some species of…
Statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) about vaccines for the 2026 to 2027 influenza season. Flu vaccines 2026 to 2027: JCVI advice, 16 July 2025 – GOV.UK
