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CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu as outbreak grows

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients hospitalized with flu symptoms.

Gizmodo · 17d

Bird Flu Patient in Louisiana Becomes First Human Death in Current H5N1 Outbreak

The case in Louisiana is the first human death from bird flu in the U.S. during this current outbreak, but there was a death in Mexico back in May 2024 in a patient with no known exposure to farm animals. The case, much like the patient in Louisiana, was in a person with other underlying conditions, though it’s not clear what those may have been.

Hosted on MSN · 10d

First U.S. H5 Bird Flu Death Confirmed—What the CDC Wants You to Know About Your Risk

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed the first death in the United States linked to H5N1 bird flu. The patient, who was from

US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get 1

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Bird Flu: Vaccines May Drive Virus Evolution

"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers wrote.

NBC Chicago · 22h

Bird flu Illinois: Latest cases and what you should know as virus spreads

A number of bird flu cases have been reported in the Chicago area in recent weeks, leading to many questions about how quickly the virus is spreading and how worried residents should be.

Wired · 1d

The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One

H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the country’s first human death due to bird flu, vaccination isn’t yet recommended.

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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient

The CDC reportedly found potentially troublesome bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient. This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the ...

7don MSN

As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian ...

phillyvoice.com1d

Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say

Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through ...

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Bird flu isn’t an immediate health threat in New York. But preparations have begun.

No human cases of bird flu have been confirmed in New York, but the virus has emerged among animals. Public health leaders ...

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