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Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns

May 3, 2024

Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns

A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm died after drinking raw milk from dairy cows affected with bird flu, according to a report from the CDC. An infectious disease expert commented.

Dairy farm worker infected with bird flu; CDC urges workers to wear protective gear

May 3, 2024

Dairy farm worker infected with bird flu; CDC urges workers to wear protective gear

The CDC urged dairy workers to wear protective equipment when working near cows after a farm worker in Texas developed a serious eye infection while infected with bird flu.

Bird flu could spread to cows outside US, head of WHO flu program says

April 30, 2024

Bird flu could spread to cows outside US, head of WHO flu program says

The U.S. confirmed the presence of the bird flu in American cow herds. The W.H.O. said there is risk of the disease spreading to other countries.

Amid bird flu spread, experts reveal if it's safe to drink milk: 'Indirect concern'

April 26, 2024

Amid bird flu spread, experts reveal if it's safe to drink milk: 'Indirect concern'

Traces of bird flu have been detected in pasteurized milk, leaving many people wondering if it’s safe to drink. Doctors offered their insights about the potential risk.

Medical Monday: Bird flu case update, plus safety tips for solar eclipse viewing

April 8, 2024

Medical Monday: Bird flu case update, plus safety tips for solar eclipse viewing

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to share an update on a human infection of bird flu and safety tips for viewing the solar eclipse.

Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to 'lack of immune defense’

April 3, 2024

Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to 'lack of immune defense’

As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic.

Pneumonia misdiagnoses are common among hospitalized adults, study finds: There are 'implications'

April 1, 2024

Pneumonia misdiagnoses are common among hospitalized adults, study finds: There are 'implications'

Adults who are admitted to the hospital are often inappropriately diagnosed with — and treated for — pneumonia, new research suggests. Experts discuss the risks of unnecessary treatment.

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for bird flu, first ever US case

March 20, 2024

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for bird flu, first ever US case

A baby goat in Minnesota has tested positive for bird flu marking the first U.S. case of bird flu in cattle, sheep, goats or their relatives, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced.

Forget COVID, flu. This virus is what you need to worry about in 2024

March 10, 2024

Forget COVID, flu. This virus is what you need to worry about in 2024

Call it the stomach flu or Norovirus, either way it's an unpleasant way to spend a few days. Pay attention to the CDC warnings and here are a few ways to help avoid it.

US numbers indicate flu shots are performing acceptably against virus

February 28, 2024

US numbers indicate flu shots are performing acceptably against virus

Estimates early for the 2023-24 flu season show that the vaccine is doing a fair job in preventing adults from falling sick enough to require a doctor's visit.