CDC warns of 'high' respiratory virus activity as cases increase across US
Respiratory illness activity is currently considered "high" in the United States, according to the CDC. In one state, it is ...
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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
The CDC previously confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana, but now the CDC has confirmed a virus mutation. Find out more here ...
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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 ...
We ‘have our head in the sand’: Health experts warn US isn’t reacting fast enough to threat of bird flu
The US hasn’t learned lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that it could use to mitigate the threat of pathogens like H5N1 bird ...
Are you contagious? Check when you're most likely to spread COVID, the flu, norovirus and other common illnesses
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia, the norovirus stomach bug and more? Here's what to know ...
Bird flu samples show mutations that may make it easier to spread to people, CDC reports
What is the bird flu pandemic risk? CDC analysis suggests the H5N1 virus has the capacity to mutate in ways that could make ...
Dr. Leana Wen says for bird flu, "we should have learned our lesson from COVID" in testing
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
Genetic mutations in H5N1 bird flu raise transmission concerns
A genetic analysis of the H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient reveals potential mutations for human transmissibility, says ...
Heads Up: Your Hand Sanitizer Won’t Actually Kill This Virus
Hand sanitizer can be a helpful tool in lowering your exposure to germs, but it’s not the same as washing your hands. Here’s ...
Virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility: CDC
The patient was likely infected after having contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock, the US Centers for Disease ...