Bird Flu Update: Map Reveals States Where Cases Rising
Another state has reported a possible case of human bird flu as overall figures rise in the U.S., increasing the risk of a pandemic.
Bird flu confirmed in Galveston County. Here’s what to know
The Galveston County Health District confirmed the county’s first case of bird flu was found in Texas City this month. The first case of Avian Influenza, or H5N1, was identified in a bird on Dec. 5 in Texas City.
Bird flu detected in 6 Iowa counties this month
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced the highly pathogenic avian influenza had been detected in commercial and backyard flocks in Sioux, Worth and Monona counties. The bird flu virus impacted another egg-laying flock in Sioux County,
Patient in Louisiana Hospitalized With First Bird Flu Case in That State
In a health alert issued Friday, state officials said the case involves “a resident of southwestern Louisiana. The individual had exposure to sick and dead birds that are suspected to have been infected with H5N1,” the virus that causes bird flu. The patient has since been hospitalized.
'Presumptive' positive case of bird flu found in Harris County
Officials found a "presumptive" positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, in Harris County on Tuesday. A snow goose in southeast Harris County was tested by the Department of State Health Services in Austin.
Galveston County confirms first positive case of bird flu
Galveston County officials are putting out a warning to the public after they confirmed a case of Avian Flu that has reached the area.
Alabama aims to ward off spread of bird flu after confirmed cases in two counties
State agricultural officials and farmers are working to head off the spread of bird flu after detection in two Alabama counties.
Infectious Bird Flu Can Linger in Refrigerated Raw Milk for 5 Days
Raw milk might be more dangerous than assumed. Researchers just found evidence that influenza viruses that end up in raw milk ...
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After 40 years, scientists crack the genetic code of the flu
Take a look into the genetic code of the flu virus as researchers get closer to preventing the illness from countless ...
Flu, COVID vaccinations lag on Long Island
There was some vaccine hesitancy before the COVID-19 pandemic compounded by fatigue when mandates were implemented, one ...
Flu shot rates drop as child flu deaths hit record high
The percentage of children getting flu shots continues to plummet despite a record number of flu deaths last year.
Bird Flu: Cats May Help Spread Outbreak to Humans
Cats "shed the virus through both respiratory and digestive tracts, potentially creating multiple routes of exposure to ...
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Flu, COVID, and RSV: What You Need to Know This Week
While RSV is not on the CDC’s current list of Nationally Notifiable Diseases like COVID and influenza, a new rule from the ...
Two more cases of bird flu found among poultry
More bio-security measures are introduced as the number of cases rises in Norfolk.
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Avian flu found in Hamilton County
Avian flu was detected in wild birds at Beemers Pond in Hamilton County Monday. Confirmation of the diseased birds was ...