Does the First U.S. Death Mean Bird Flu Is Getting More Dangerous?
A ny time a person catches H5N1, or bird flu, their infection is a chance for the virus to mutate in the wrong direction.
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 with severe respiratory illness.
Bird flu symptoms seen in humans as US reports first-ever death
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Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here’s What to Know About the Virus
The death of a Louisiana resident who was over the age of 65 signals that future H5N1 infections are not guaranteed to be ...
Is U.S. prepared for escalating bird flu cases? Experts sound alarm on issue
After the first reported bird flu-related fatality in the United States, local experts are urging officials and healthcare providers to take a closer look at preparations related to the virus.
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Yes, there is a bird flu vaccine
The U.S. has developed a bird flu vaccine that can be prepared when needed. It’s not currently available because health officials haven’t deemed it necessary.
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Federal testing on more retail dairy products finds no live H5N1 virus
found no live H5N1 avian flu virus in any of the samples, federal officials said today. At a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) media briefing today, Steve Grube, MD, chief medical officer ...