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Bird flu --review of how people catch it so far.

Thu, 2024-12-19 19:29 — mike kraft
How do people catch bird flu? | CNN As bird flu infections rise in dairy cattle and chickens, human cases are ticking up too, leaving many people to wonder whether they might be at risk from this recently arrived virus. Brenda Goodman CNN
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Bird flu reported in 108 countries--U.N.

Thu, 2024-12-19 18:30 — mike kraft
Avian flu reported in 108 countries across five continents, says UN health agency Avian influenza has caused the deaths of more than 300 million birds worldwide and the virus “is increasingly crossing species barriers”, according to UN health officers. UN News

 

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Overview of public health developoments in 2024--Science News

Thu, 2024-12-19 11:45 — mike kraft

Here’s how public health fared in 2024

The world faced many public health challenges this year, including dangerous heat waves and outbreaks of the infectious diseases dengue and mpox. In the United States, after years of increases, there are early but promising signs of a downward trend in drug overdose deaths.

Dengue, mpox and bird flu raised alarms

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California declares first statewide emergency over bird flu

Wed, 2024-12-18 19:08 — mike kraft
California declares first statewide emergency over bird flu The declaration comes the same day the first “severe” case was found in a human outside of the state. Emma Anderson Politico

California on Wednesday declared a statewide emergency over bird flu, with Gov. Gavin Newsom warning that “conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property” meant greater efforts were needed to defeat the spread. ...

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First severe U.S. human case of bird flu reported, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana

Wed, 2024-12-18 18:53 — mike kraft
U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana The CDC said the person was most likely exposed to the virus from sick or dead birds in a backyard flock. NBC News

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“The patient is experiencing severe respiratory illness related to H5N1 infection and is currently hospitalized in critical condition,” said Emma Herrock, a spokeswoman for the Louisiana Health Department.

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CDC summary of current bird flu summary in the U.S.

Fri, 2024-12-13 11:30 — mike kraft
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases. CDC Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

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H5 Bird Flu Detections in USA

• Dairy cattle: Ongoing multi-state outbreak

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Bird Flu: Officials are monitoring the outbreak but say distributing a vaccine currently isn't warranted

Fri, 2024-12-13 10:39 — mike kraft

Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans

Biden administration officials said Wednesday they have no current plans to authorize a stockpiled bird flu vaccine, despite an escalating outbreak among livestock in the U.S. and at least 58 human infections across seven states. 

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Avian flu suspected in cats that drank raw milk; virus kills animals at Arizona zoo

Fri, 2024-12-13 10:25 — mike kraft
Avian flu suspected in cats that drank raw milk as virus kills animals at Arizona zoo The Los Angeles County Department of Health today announced that it is investigating two suspected avian flu illnesses in indoor pet cats that drank recalled raw milk, fueling more concerns about wider spread in other animals, which includes zoo animals infected in Arizona's Maricopa County. CIDRAP

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Update: Bird flu was not cause of California child experiencieng fever and vomiting from raw milk --CDC testing

Wed, 2024-12-11 17:55 — mike kraft
 

California child who experienced fever and vomiting from raw milk does not have bird flu, CDC testing shows

Bird flu was not likely what sickened a California child after drinking raw milk, according to initial tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a source close to the investigation told CBS News Wednesday. 

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California girl's illness after drinking raw milk investigated for possible bird flu

Wed, 2024-12-11 09:41 — mike kraft
Suspected Bird Flu Case May Be Linked To Raw Milk, California Health Officials Say—Here’s What To Know State officials are investigating a possible link after a child experienced symptoms of the illness after consuming raw milk. Siladitya Ray Forbes
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