Avian influenza

November 29, 2024

Avian influenza, sometimes referred to as “bird flu”, refers to zoonotic type A influenza viruses that typically infect wild waterfowl (e.g., ducks, geese, and swans) and shore birds. These viruses…

Highly pathogenic avian influenza: Adapting to a new One Health challenge from an old foe

October 31, 2024

Abstract This talk will begin by briefly discussing animal health surveillance in Canada and the role of the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System (CAHSS). CAHSS is a distinct division of…

Avian influenza A(H5N1) and the continuing outbreak

July 12, 2023

Key Messages The outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) caused by A(H5N1) that began in late 2021 has persisted through to 2023, and has shown…

Avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy farms: An update on public health and food safety concerns

April 19, 2024

Since 2020, a global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) has caused widespread infection of poultry and wild bird populations, with spillover into wild and domestic mammals.…

Avian influenza A(H5N1) 2022 outbreak in Canada

May 12, 2022

Since late 2021, new cases of avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, have been spreading among wild and farmed birds globally. Avian influenza, caused by a Type A influenza virus, is not a…

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One Health: A primer for environmental public health practice

September 4, 2022

One Health works towards optimal health outcomes by recognizing, understanding, and managing the interconnection between people, animals, and their shared environment. It is neither "human first," "…

COVID-19 in indoor environments — Air and surface disinfection measures

July 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of workplaces, public facilities, retail and commercial spaces, entertainment venues, and other indoor spaces where groups of people congregate. As cities…