Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
If taking charge of your health is among your New Year’s resolutions, you might consider getting your 2024–25 seasonal ...
Flu rates are surging across the US except in these 5 states — see where people are most at risk
The CDC estimated there have been at least 5.3 million illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations and 2,700 deaths (including 11 ...
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Influenza Vaccine Effective Against Severe Illness in Children
Influenza vaccine is effective for preventing severe influenza illness among children, according to study findings.
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana patient, officials say
The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized weeks ago in critical condition ...
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Influenza cases in Oregon are on the rise
Sick season has arrived in full force in Oregon, with rates of influenza on the rise and healthcare providers urging ...
What to Know About Bird Flu After the First US Death
For influenza viruses, imperfection is a strength. They constantly mutate, producing new strains that challenge immune ...
Sick Season Is in Full Force. Here’s What’s Going Around
Flu virus is trending high right now, and things are especially miserable in the South, Southwest, and western U.S.
PAHO launches interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza in the Americas
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched an interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza A (H5N1) cases ...
Bird Flu Update: How Regular Influenza May Help Protect You
Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in Humans
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United ...
Influenza cases rise in Nebraska as students return to school from winter break
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise around the state. Mark Rupp, chief of Division of Infectious Diseases at Nebraska ...
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Avian influenza detected in flock in Pocahontas
MOOREFIELD — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of bird flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), in a backyard flock of chickens in Pocahontas County. ...