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California child tests negative for bird flu

California child tests negative for bird flu, but health officials continue to warn against raw milk

California health officials continue to warn against consuming raw milk after a suspected bird flu case in a child.

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

Bird Flu in California Child Similar to Strain Seen in Livestock

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As an outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows continues, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday that the strain of bird flu detected in a California child is similar to the strain spreading through livestock, though the patient had no known exposure to infected animals.

What are your questions about bird flu and milk?

Infectious disease experts have called for expanded testing for H5N1 bird flu in milk since it began spreading among dairy cows in the United States this year. They argue that the virus can’t be contained until farms,

Experts Warn of Bird Flu Pandemic

BBC on MSN · 16h

Third case of bird flu in Norfolk detected at farm

A third case of bird flu has been confirmed in Norfolk. The government's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) said highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected at a poultry farm in Dereham. Two cases had previously been confirmed 10 miles (16km) away in Watton.

HuffPost on MSN · 22h

We're Pandemic Experts. Here's What Worries Us Most About Bird Flu.

It’s hard to turn on the news or look online without seeing something related to bird flu. Also known as H5N1, the virus is spreading in a few states across the country and sickening animals and farm workers.

'Knocking On Our Door': Experts Warn Of Bird Flu's Pandemic Threat

Health experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential pandemic threat posed by bird flu, which has been showing signs of mutating as it spreads among cows and infects people in the United States.

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State continues to monitor waterfowls for avian flu

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report any signs of avian influenza across the state.

New Scientist17h

Bird flu suddenly got serious in 2024, infecting dozens of people

People in multiple US states tested positive for bird flu this year, raising concerns about the pandemic potential of the ...

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Animals dead following bird flu infections at Wildlife World Zoo: MCDPH

Five animals died at the Wildlife World Zoo and county health officials say their deaths were likely caused by bird flu ...

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At Last, New Weapons to Help Banish Colds and Flu

It’s not like no one has tried. In the late ‘90s and early aughts, a now-defunct company, ViroPharma, developed an antiviral ...

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Could Cats Become a Carrier of Bird Flu?

A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.

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Wildlife World Zoo: 5 animals dead from bird flu

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health on Wednesday said deadly bird flu cases were found at the Wildlife World Zoo.

Louisiana leading U.S. in flu cases for second December in a row

NEW ORLEANS — For the second year in a row, Louisiana is number one in the country for early-season influenza cases. CDC ...

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Case of bird flu found in Republic of Ireland

It is the first confirmed discovery of bird flu on the island of Ireland since September 2023.

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