US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and luck. Can we do it again?
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Bird flu infects more than just chickens–a warning for people and pets too
The San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife issues precautions to stay safe from the avian influenza for pets and people.
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to ...
Spike in flu cases forces school closures across the country
With a late season surge in flu infections, many school districts across the country are canceling in-person classes; opting ...
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Types of Flu
Not all types of flu are the same. Some types of flu can make you very ill, while others cause milder symptoms. Read on to learn about the different types of flu. Flu, or influenza, is a ...
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Bird flu has been reported worldwide. Is it a threat to humans? What the CDC recommends.
A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...
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The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
That happened in 1976, when President Gerald Ford ordered mass vaccination against swine flu to head off a pandemic. More than 40 million Americans received the vaccine in record time, but the ...
The Indianapolis Star18d
Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.
A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...
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Dead birds in Plymouth: Why Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu? What to watch for?
Over 60 birds were found dead in Plymouth, Massachusetts, from suspected bird flu. State agencies are assisting with the investigation and cleanup efforts in Plymouth and Taunton. Bird flu can ...
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Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond
Two cases of bird flu have been detected at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, marking the first time the highly contagious virus has been found at the facility in its 30-year history.
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Bird flu detected at Suffolk County poultry farm, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a Suffolk County commercial poultry farm, county health officials announced Tuesday. The name of the farm was not disclosed by the county but the U.S. Department of ...
New York Post19d
How to avoid catching norovirus, COVID, the flu and RSV during the winter illness surge
In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year ...