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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
The CDC previously confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana, but now the CDC has confirmed a virus ...
CDC monitors bird flu as rare human case sparks concerns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are closely monitoring the spread of the HN51 avian ...
High respiratory virus activity surges across US, warns CDC
The CDC has alerted the public to a surge in respiratory illnesses, highlighting a widespread concern across the nation that ...
How Worried Should We Be About Bird Flu?
So far, the H5N1 virus isn't transmitted between people - but the CDC has found a mutation in a human case "concerning" ...
I’m an Emergency Physician Keeping an Eye on Bird Flu. It’s Getting Dicey.
All year, I’ve been keeping tabs on the H5N1 avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle and birds in the United States. As a ...
What virus is going around? The flu, COVID, norovirus – and don't forget RSV
The risk of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is on the rise, along with that of other illnesses including the flu, stomach flu and COVID-19.
How America lost control of the bird flu outbreak, setting the stage for another pandemic
In coming years, the bird flu may cost billions of dollars more in expenses and losses. Worse, the outbreak poses the threat of a new pandemic.
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
As pace and severity of human H5N1 cases accelerate, NIH leaders call for more action on bird flu
Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 ...
"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1
In 2024, at least 66 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the United States, each one raising the risk of another ...
Ho, ho, oh no! Spike in influenza cases hits Pacific Northwest amid holiday gatherings
The most recent influenza data from Washington state’s Department of Health shows a notable spike in reported cases as Washington and the rest of the West Coast finds itself in the throes of flu ...
Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging
A norovirus infection is characterized by sudden vomiting and diarrhea. Outbreaks are often seen on cruise ships, in congregate living situations like nursing homes and jails, as well as schools and ...