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How do people catch bird flu?

The rise in bird flu cases in cattle and chickens is causing concern for potential human infection risks.

US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu

A Louisiana man, 65, hospitalized with the first severe bird flu case in the US, has raised concerns about noncommercial flock infections.

A child in Alameda County tested positive for bird flu. The case differs from others in the state.

A child in California tested positive for bird flu likely linked to wild birds, marking a rare case without infected cattle contact.

Why Experts Are Worried About Bird Flu in Cows

Concerns arise over 20-40% milk samples containing bird flu fragments; experts debate safety of U.S. milk supply for human consumption amid low infection risks.

How do people catch bird flu?

The rise in bird flu cases in cattle and chickens is causing concern for potential human infection risks.

US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu

A Louisiana man, 65, hospitalized with the first severe bird flu case in the US, has raised concerns about noncommercial flock infections.

A child in Alameda County tested positive for bird flu. The case differs from others in the state.

A child in California tested positive for bird flu likely linked to wild birds, marking a rare case without infected cattle contact.

Why Experts Are Worried About Bird Flu in Cows

Concerns arise over 20-40% milk samples containing bird flu fragments; experts debate safety of U.S. milk supply for human consumption amid low infection risks.
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What's next for avian flu? Genetic tests of California farmworkers could reveal viral evolution

Federal scientists are studying H5N1 in California dairy workers for dangerous mutations that could enhance its transmission to humans.

Here's why some people should wear a mask and gloves while gardening

Wearing a mask and gloves while gardening can reduce the risk of inhaling drug-resistant fungus found in compost and bulbs.

Decades-old Cans of Salmon Reveal Changes in Ocean Health

Parasitic loads in salmon used as proxies for marine mammal infection risk.
Old canned salmon discovered as a potential source for studying parasite evolution.

US health officials drop five-day isolation time for Covid-19

CDC changes isolation guidelines for Covid-19 positive individuals to 5 days with improving symptoms and no fever for 24 hours.
Experts concerned the new guidelines may increase infection risk for vulnerable individuals.
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