U.S. reports 1st bird flu death in human, Louisiana officials say
Health officials have said the person was older than 65, had underlying medical problems and had been in contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. …
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What can we learn about avian flu as more details released of B.C. teen’s case?
The teen became the first critically ill pediatric patient with avian influenza in North America and information was published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. …
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B.C. teen remains in critical condition with H5N1 avian flu
B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the teen infected with H5N1 avian flu remains in critical condition in Children’s Hospital. …
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Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from California dairy prompts recall
The sample obtained at a store tested positive Nov. 21 during routine screening by Santa Clara County health officers, the California Department of Public Health said. …
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As bird flu spread continues, why the recent jump to pigs raises worries
Bird flu has spread far and wide, infecting a range of species like chickens, skunks, cows, foxes and polar bears. But it’s the pigs that have experts on high alert. …
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B.C. animal clinics told to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk
B.C. health authorities have announced the first case of a human avian flu infection acquired in Canada, with the teenage patient in critical condition in hospital. …
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As bird flu emerges in Canada, experts urge preparedness
There are no indications that H5N1 bird flu would spark a pandemic, but experts urged preparedness including stockpiling vaccines and using wastewater testing. …
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