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Avian influenza A(H5N8): risk assessment

Risk assessment of avian influenza A(H5N8) in the UK.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 November 2014
• Last updated: 12 March 2021 — See all updates

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Avian Influenza A(H5N8): risk assessment

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Risk assessment updated following first human cases of Avian Influenza A(H5N8) reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) in February 2021.

The public health risk of HPAI A(H5N8) within the UK is low.

Published 20 November 2014
Last updated 12 March 2021 + show all updates

1. 12 March 2021

   Updated latest H5N8 risk assessment.

2. 27 March 2017

   Updated document to latest version.

3. 17 November 2016

   Updated document to latest version.

4. 20 November 2014

   First published.