HHS to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring and preparedness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday it will award $306 million in additional funding to monitor H5N1 Asian Flu and for regional, state and local preparedness programs.
Bird flu causes first casualty. Should we worry about an H5N1 outbreak here?
H5N1 - has led to the first known casualty. While there is no known cure, the CDC does recommend methods to protect yourself.
US to award $306 mln for bird flu monitoring and preparedness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Friday it would award $306 million in funds to help bird flu monitoring, as the virus spreads in dairy herds and farm workers across the country.
What is H5N1 bird flu?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains that the virus that sickened the Louisiana patient matched a strain circulating in birds. The strain is called the D1.1 genotype.
Bird Flu effects on egg and chicken prices
Bird Flu effects on egg and chicken prices
Over 20 Million US Chickens Killed By Bird Flu, Contributing To Egg Price Rises
The ongoing outbreak of bird flu has led to the deaths of millions of egg-laying chickens in the US. The deaths that have occurred over the last three months have had significant impact on the prices of eggs,
Bird flu contributing to high egg prices, sending Northeast Wisconsin consumers scrambling
The Wisconsin Grocers Association said much of the rise in cost for eggs is due to the ongoing spread of bird flu. It’s leaving consumers frustrated and concerned at the grocery store. At Woodman's Food Market in Howard,
Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
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Bird flu warning issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife
If you have a backyard bird feeder and bird bath, it’s a good idea to take them down, according to the Texas Parks and ...
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What Is Bird Flu? Symptoms & Treatment Amid the H5N1 California Outbreak
California is in a state of emergency due to a recent bird flu outbreak. As residents grapple with the news, many are learning more about the virus — how to look for signs and symptoms and where ...
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HMPV, Bird Flu and Norovirus: What Should US Be Most Worried About?
Health experts told Newsweek about the threats posed by the viruses and shared the best ways to protect oneself.
It’s time to pay attention to the bird flu
Today we’re examining a concerning development in the spread of bird flu in the US. But first: Even though Peter Yarrow ...
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Bird flu wipes out 200 snow geese in Pennsylvania as expert fears ‘something worse is on the way’
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. California also saw raw milk recalls because of products contaminated by bird flu. Nearly 11,000 wild birds have been infected with ...
B.C. doctor reflects on treating teen with H5N1 for 2 months
Researchers are comparing the genetic features of the B.C. patient's avian flu strain with that of a Louisiana patient who ...
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You Can’t Catch “Cat Flu”, But You Might Still Be Able To Catch Flu From Your Cat
If you’ve ever had a cat, you might have heard your veterinarian mention “cat flu”, probably telling you that you don’t need ...