Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about a potential pandemic
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
California child first reported case of bird flu in a US minor
The child had mild symptoms and was treated with antiviral medication and is recovering, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.
We Asked 5 Experts What Trump Should Do About Bird Flu. Here’s What They Said.
Barron’s asked five experts in epidemiology, veterinary science, avian health, virology, and health policy what the n
CDC confirms first child in United States infected with bird flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first child in the United States contracted avian influenza H5 virus infection.
The First Child in the U.S. Has Been Diagnosed With Bird Flu
There is no evidence bird flu spread from the child to other people. People in the child's household reported having similar symptoms, but their test results were negative for bird flu. Health officials noted the child and the household members also tested positive for other common respiratory viruses.
First bird flu case in a child in the U.S. confirmed in California
A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, the first case of a child in the United States becoming infected with the H5N1 virus, federal officials said Friday.
The First Child Case of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed—But Do You Really Need to Worry?
The symptoms of bird flu in humans are similar to symptoms caused by other flu viruses, Dr. Schaffner said. They include cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, and muscle aches. Conjunctivitis, or eye redness, is also a symptom, which likely occurs when agricultural workers touch an infected animal and then touch their face, Dr. Schaffner added.
US CDC confirms H5N1 bird flu in a child in California
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed the country's first case of H5N1 bird flu infection in a child, who experienced mild symptoms and is recovering from their illness.
Could bird flu strain the US public health system as seasonal influenza ramps up?
As seasonal influenza ramps up, and with bird flu continuing to circulate, some experts are worried there may be a strain on ...
The Washington Post1d
California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child
Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minor. The child ...
Advocates want more bird protections at Chicago quantum computing park
Groups want the highest level of bird protection measures including limits on light levels, more native landscaping and a ...
Guernsey wild bird photography contest opens
The competition, which runs until 31 December, is open to amateur photographers.
Bird flu virus isolated from hospitalized Canadian teen shows signs of human adaptation
The avian flu virus isolated from a hospitalized teenager in Vancouver has mutations in key areas that could help the virus ...
Bird flu worries European health agencies as they increase virus surveillance
As flu season nears, Europe is increasing surveillance for human cases of H5N1 influenza, also known as bird flu. As reported ...
Daily Press2d
Birding: Three simple rules for bird feeding
It’s time to feed the birds again. Over the years I have written 19 different columns on bird feeding, and I recently ...
The Bird Buddy smart bird feeder was last year’s most popular Black Friday deal and it’s now cheaper than ever
This smart bird feeder automatically captures videos and pictures of feathered friends and identifies them using AI.