CDC, Bird flu
Bird flu investigation in Missouri grows to 7 possible infections, CDC says
A total of 94 healthcare workers were possibly exposed to the state's first human bird flu case, and the nation's first without animal contact.
CDC Investigating Possible Human-To-Human Transmission Of Bird Flu
Seven people in Missouri — including six health care workers — developed flu symptoms after direct exposure to a patient with avian influenza. While none has tested positive for bird flu, the CDC is testing antibodies to see if they came from the virus.
CDC investigating possible bird flu cases
Four more health care workers are being treated for respiratory symptoms after being exposed to bird flu - bringing the total number of possible cases to seven. Emory's Dr. Neil Winawer discusses the significance of the recent findings with Alyse Eady.
Missourians tested for bird flu exposure grows to 7, CDC says
A total of 94 healthcare workers were possibly exposed to the state's first human bird flu case, and the nation's first without animal contact.
Cluster of 8 Possible Human Bird Flu Cases Now Reported in Missouri
After a patient with bird flu was hospitalized last month, state and federal health officials first determined the patient may have infected one household member and two hospital workers. However, "Missouri has since identified four additional health care workers who later developed mild respiratory symptoms,
6 people tested after exposure to Missouri bird flu patient. What we do & don’t know
None of the health care workers or other contact have tested positive for avian flu antibodies so far — but could their illness signal human-to-human transmission?
Human-to-human spread of bird flu in Missouri: What to know
A cluster of healthcare workers has been tested for H5N1 bird flu in what could be the first cases of human-to-human spread of the virus.
Four more US health workers show symptoms after contact with Missouri bird flu patient
(Reuters) -Four additional healthcare workers in Missouri who came in contact with a hospitalized bird flu patient developed mild respiratory symptoms but the virus was not confirmed in any of them, U.
Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC
The number of kids dying from influenza in the 2023-2024 season has set a new record for a regular flu season, after one new ...
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It's time to roll up your sleeves for this year's COVID, flu and RSV vaccines
While not perfect, vaccinations are the best bet for avoiding a bad case of flu or COVID-19 this fall and winter. The CDC ...
CDC: Flu deaths in children reach troubling highs amid drops in vaccinations
The deaths coincide with drops in vaccinations among children. As of May 11, just over 53% of children between ages 6 months ...
The CDC Says Child Flu Deaths Reached Concerning Highs Last Year
The CDC just released data that show a lot of children died of the flu last year. Here's what doctors recommend.
CDC urges covid, flu shots, but public interest is flagging
The CDC anticipates 800,000 flu, covid and respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizations in the coming months, on par with last year.
Four More Health Care Workers Linked To Missouri Bird Flu Case Reported Respiratory Symptoms, Says CDC
CDC said that four more healthcare workers have revealed that they had respiratory symptoms. These cases have been linked to ...
Flu Deaths in Children Reach Concerning Highs, CDC Says
This is one of the worst annual flu death totals in children in a season, matching the 199 deaths during the 2019-2020 season ...
Flu deaths in children hits new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC
There were 200 pediatric flu-related deaths in the 2023-2024 season, compared to the previous high of 199 during the ...