Tag: CWD
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CEPI and SII Team Up on H5N1 Vaccine Prototype to Boost Pandemic Readiness
Global push to broaden H5N1 protection In a bid to accelerate pandemic preparedness, the Serum Institute of India (SII) and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) have launched a collaborative project to develop a new vaccine targeting H5N1 avian influenza. The effort aims to create a prototype that could serve as a model for Disease…
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Global Health Watch: Early Flu Activity, New Vaccines, and Wildlife Disease Alerts
Japan Faces Early Flu Activity Amid School Closures Japan is experiencing an uptick in influenza activity earlier than usual, prompting authorities to monitor schools closely as closures and precautionary measures surface in some regions. Health officials say early flu activity can be a bellwether for seasonal trends, especially as communities balance reopening with the need…
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CWD Confirmed at Portage County Wisconsin Deer Farm: Quarantine and Investigation Underway
Portage County Deer Farm Quarantined as CWD Confirmed A 3-year-old buck at a deer farm in Portage County, central Wisconsin, tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed the result on October 10, with the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, issuing the official…
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Portage County Deer Farm Quarantined as CWD Case Confirmed in 3-Year-Old Buck
Portage County confirms chronic wasting disease on a deer farm A deer farm in Portage County, located in central Wisconsin, has been placed under quarantine after a 3-year-old buck tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The confirmation came from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and was verified by the…