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New Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed In California: CDC Steps Up Efforts Amid Outbreak

The CDC has confirmed a new human H5N1 bird flu case in California, raising the US total to 67. Most cases involve farm workers exposed to sick animals. The CDC urges rapid testing, antiviral treatments,

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CDC confirms bird flu case in San Francisco child. What is bird flu?

Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses, according to the CDC. The virus mostly spreads between birds and dairy cows, but there have been 67 human cases of bird flu nationwide and one death tied to the infection since 2024, CDC records show.

HealthDay on MSN · 16h

CDC: Another Human Bird Flu Case Brings Total to 67

On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed another case of avian influenza A(H5N1), or bird flu, in California, bringing the nationwide total of cases to 67. California has been hit hardest,

California, flu and norovirus

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Experts warn of a ‘quad-demic’ as flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus converge in California

After the holiday season and an uptick in travel, California is seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses, prompting health experts to talk of a potential “quad-demic.” The term refers to the simultaneous spread of four major viruses: COVID-19,

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How effective is the flu vaccine amid California ‘quad-demic’? Is it too late to get shots?

The flu vaccine is generally about 40% effective at completely preventing influenza, according to Blumberg. The flu vaccine protects against three strains of influenza, including two influenza A strains. It also protects against influenza B, which typically shows up later in the season, Blumberg said.

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As the flu rises in California, the difference between COVID, RSV, Norovirus, influenza

Flu season is here in California, but other illnesses are in full swing in the Golden State. Here are the symptoms and how long you're contagious.

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Norovirus outbreak reported at shelter for California wildfire evacuees

First came the fires. Then, there was ash and contaminated water. Now, some survivors of the Southern California wildfires ...

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CDC survey: Most living near Tijuana River say their health has worsened

The CASPER also found that just less than half of households reported having at least one health symptom caused by the ...

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How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink Without Putting Your Health at Risk?

A new federal report shows that one drink per day is associated with negative health effects like liver cirrhosis and cancer, ...

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California child is presumed positive for bird flu

There have been 66 other human cases of bird flu reported in the US in an ongoing outbreak in wild animals, poultry and dairy ...

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Moderna Gets $590 Million of Federal Funding For Bird Flu Vaccine — Update

Moderna secured a $590 million package from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department to accelerate the development of its bird influenza vaccine as concerns about a bird flu pandemic in humans ...

"Glimmer of hope": STI surge shows first signs of slowing in decades. What’s behind the trend?

A new treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases seems to be slowing an STI epidemic — but not everyone can get it ...

What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease

A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could ...

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Can RFK Jr. Make America Healthy Again?

Kennedy, who suspended his independent bid for the presidency to endorse Trump immediately following the Democratic National ...

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