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In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

July 12, 2024

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.

Oregon physician may have exposed more than 2,400 patients to infectious diseases, including HIV

July 12, 2024

Oregon physician may have exposed more than 2,400 patients to infectious diseases, including HIV

Patients at hospitals near Portland, Oregon, may have been exposed to infectious diseases because of an anesthesiologist who may not have followed infection control practices.

Bird flu has infected humans in these countries as virus spreads around the world

July 10, 2024

Bird flu has infected humans in these countries as virus spreads around the world

Varying types of avian influenza, the bird flu virus, have been found in humans across the globe this year. Public health officials are paying close attention to the spread of the flu.

Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission

July 8, 2024

Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission

An avian influenza experiment found that the virus is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, but it does have some capability of spreading this way.

New medications, caregiver stress relievers and epilepsy awareness top this week's health news

July 7, 2024

New medications, caregiver stress relievers and epilepsy awareness top this week's health news

This week's health roundup includes a new Alzheimer's medication, a man's fight for epilepsy awareness, tips for relieving caregiver stress, a summer COVID surge and more.

In Colorado, plague case confirmed in human, health officials say: ‘Must be treated promptly’

July 5, 2024

In Colorado, plague case confirmed in human, health officials say: ‘Must be treated promptly’

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, according to health officials. Experts share tips for preventing spread of the bacterial infection.

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

July 3, 2024

Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites

Two locally acquired cases of mosquito-borne dengue fever have been confirmed in the Florida Keys. Officials and experts share prevention efforts as infections hit record highs around the world.

NIH's bat vivarium for virology studies in Colorado sparks concern from residents, academics

July 3, 2024

NIH's bat vivarium for virology studies in Colorado sparks concern from residents, academics

The National Institutes of Health is collaborating with Colorado State University to construct a virology research center to study infected bats on the school's Foothills campus

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

July 2, 2024

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

An Alabama woman was recently bit by a rabid fox as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York weighed in on risks and treatment.

Tennessee woman awarded nearly $700K after being fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine requirement

July 2, 2024

Tennessee woman awarded nearly $700K after being fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine requirement

A Tennessee woman who was fired for refusing BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's COVID-19 employee vaccine mandate received a nearly $700,000 settlement.