As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines
No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even ...
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As Florida ERs see flu cases spike CDC issues new bird flu guidance
In an abundance of caution, the CDC is advising faster flu testing to help identify possible bird flu cases hiding in the flock of rising flu diagnoses.
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As flu cases spike in Florida ERs, the CDC issues new guidance to identify bird flu
In an abundance of caution, the CDC last week advised hospitals and labs to do faster flu testing to help identify possible bird flu cases hiding in the flock of rising flu diagnoses.
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H5N1 Bird Flu Strikes Georgia Poultry Industry: CDC Issues Urgent Prevention Guidelines
H5N1 bird flu hits Georgia’s poultry industry marking the first commercial outbreak in the state Learn CDC prevention tips to protect public health and livelihoods ...
Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
President Trump has picked former Congressman David Weldon to serve as his CDC director. Previous directors have been able to start soon after they were picked. But under a law passed by Congress in ...
Hawaii at high risk for rise in respiratory illnesses this cold, flu season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a warning about the rise in respiratory illnesses like the flu, COVID, and RSV. The CDC also ranked our State as "very high risk." ...
Ohio Department of Health provides update on seasonal and respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus
Regarding avian influenza, while there have been outbreaks in poultry farms and flocks, there have been no reported human cases in Ohio. However, the doctor cautioned that people should avoid contact ...
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.
Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Suburban Chicago Chicken Farm, Wiping Out 3,000 Hens
The family-owned farm is the latest victim of the deadly outbreak hitting poultry, dairy herds and people across the nation.
Trump mutes CDC, other public health communications temporarily
The Trump administration told federal public health agencies like the CDC that they are not to communicate health messages for now. The hold includes memos, reports, online posts, website updates and ...
Trump administration pauses communication from CDC, other health agencies
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has paused public communications until Feb. 1 as Trump appointees take control of health agencies.
Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected
A farm in Long Island, New York, is being forced to euthanize its flock of more than 100,000 ducks after health officials detected cases of bird flu.