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The recent hospitalization due to H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. raises significant public health concerns regarding the virus's capability to infect humans.

The first severe human case of H5N1 bird flu has been reported in Louisiana, raising public health concerns.

H5N1 virus mutations in a Louisiana patient could enhance human transmissibility, but no human transmission has been confirmed.

Risk to the general public remains low despite the observed genetic mutations in the H5N1 virus.

The first human H5N1 bird flu death in the U.S. underscores emerging health risks related to avian influenza.

A child in San Francisco has tested positive for bird flu, marking the second case in children nationwide.

Investigations are ongoing to determine how the child was exposed.

Norovirus cases are increasing, causing significant health issues across the U.S.

Norovirus cases in the US have surged to highest levels in over a decade, linked to increased social gatherings post-COVID.

Norovirus cases are rising across the U.S., with significant outbreaks reported this winter.

Norovirus is highly contagious and is currently experiencing a spike in the U.S., particularly affecting vulnerable populations.

Norovirus is surging this holiday season, causing widespread illness across families and communities.

Norovirus cases in the U.S. have increased dramatically, with positive test rates now more than double compared to the previous year.

Genetic mutations in H5N1 from a Louisiana patient may increase human transmissibility, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance.

The first U.S. death from H5N1 avian influenza underscores ongoing concerns, though the CDC states public risk remains low. Recent cases are severe but not widespread.

A child in Alameda County tested positive for mild bird flu but poses no public health risk, with no human-to-human transmission reported.

H5N1 virus poses low risk to the general public as long as person-to-person transmission is absent.

Flu is widespread across 40 states in the U.S., with multiple viruses, including COVID-19 and RSV, contributing to respiratory illnesses.

The US flu season has officially started, experiencing a significant surge in cases across several states, particularly affecting emergency room visits.

The CDC may undergo significant changes under the Trump administration, affecting its mission and operations.

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has sickened 75 people across 13 states, with one death reported.

A new strain of mpox has been detected in California, showing a low risk to the public according to the CDC.

Overdose deaths in the U.S. have decreased by 12.7%, marking the largest recorded reduction and a potential annual total below 100,000.

Surge in whooping cough cases suggests a return to pre-pandemic levels, with significant risks for infants and vulnerable populations.

The CDC reports a rising outbreak of illnesses with potential kidney failure risks, emphasizing the likelihood of underreported cases.

A dog injured three people at a family gathering in Norwalk, California, before a man intervened by stabbing the animal.

A listeria outbreak linked to Yu Shang Food has resulted in 11 infections and one infant death across four states.

The rise of foodborne disease outbreaks emphasizes the importance of regulating food safety, especially in light of recent political actions.

The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's has expanded to 75 cases in 13 states, primarily traced back to slivered onions.

A widespread cucumber recall is linked to a Salmonella outbreak, affecting multiple states and potentially including products sourced from Mexico.

The U.S. government closed the E. coli investigation after McDonald's addressed safety concerns related to their Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

Surge in 'walking pneumonia' cases in young children, particularly ages 2-4, is alarmingly high and concerning for healthcare officials.

Walking pneumonia is a mild but contagious form of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, often misidentified due to subtle symptoms.

Infections of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have notably increased, especially among young children, prompting health officials to raise awareness and monitor symptoms.