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HEALTH 5 days ago First case of human bird flu diagnosed without exposure to infected animals, CDC says A patient in Missouri was hospitalized with bird flu despite having no reported contact with animals, according to the CDC. Infectious disease experts discuss the potential risk.
US September 1 Fiberglass cows? Some state fairs aren’t taking any chances with bird flu concerns Some state fairs have become creative when it comes to cow milking demonstrations and other bovine-themed events because of the spread of the bird flu.
HEALTH August 31 COVID vaccine distrust growing among Americans, survey finds: ‘Should be a personal choice’ A growing number of Americans are skeptical of vaccines for COVID and other infectious diseases, according to a health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
Outbreaks August 23 How scientists in Iowa are working to stop the bird flu outbreak infecting US dairy cows The U.S. Department of Agriculture is studying animals at the National Animal Disease Center in Iowa in an attempt to stop the bird flu outbreak that is spreading through U.S. animals.
Outbreaks July 23 Timeline of bird flu outbreak in United States The current outbreak of avian influenza among dairy cows in the U.S. began in February 2022. Since then, eleven human cases of bird flu have been confirmed.
Viruses July 18 Health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds as avian flu spreads Health experts highlighted the importance of wearing protective gear when culling poultry birds infected with avian influenza, or the bird flu virus.
Colorado July 16 4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm Bird flu was detected in four Colorado poultry workers. All illnesses were relatively mild, with common respiratory infection symptoms like coughing and sore throat.
HEALTH July 12 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.
Cold and Flu July 10 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.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE July 8 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.
