Canada Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu in Teenager

Sat Jul 19 2025 01:47:53 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Canada Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu in Teenager

A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized after contracting bird flu, prompting health officials to investigate the case further.


A 17-year-old from British Columbia is currently in critical condition after being diagnosed with H5N1 avian influenza, marking Canada's first documented case of the virus in a human. This case has raised concerns among health officials as there is no known connection to poultry farms, which are typically the primary sources of the virus's spread. Health authorities are now tracing potential exposure points while monitoring those who came into contact with the teenager.

The teenager was admitted to the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver after exhibiting respiratory symptoms, including fever, cough, and pink eye. Health officials state that while the H5N1 virus poses a low risk to the general public due to its limited human-to-human transmission, prolonged outbreaks among animals, particularly in U.S. cattle, could increase mutation risks. Currently, no other individuals in direct contact with the teenager have tested positive for the virus, though they are receiving preventative antiviral treatments.

Officials have confirmed that there have been outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry farms across Canada in recent months, prompting a call for caution among the public and farmers alike. Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia's health officer, indicated that tracking the source of the infection is vital yet challenging due to the rarity of such humans cases.

With avian influenza having only impacted one other Canadian citizen who contracted it internationally in 2014, health authorities are emphasizing public safety measures, advising against interaction with dead birds or allowing pets to approach them.

Efforts continue to ensure the rapid identification and containment of any further spread of the virus in both humans and local wildlife.

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