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One state leads country in human bird flu with nearly 40 confirmed cases

A recent report from the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) revealed that a child in California is suspected…

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B.C. teen with avian flu discharged after weeks in hospital

B.C. Children’s Hospital has announced that a 13-year-old girl who was diagnosed with avian flu has been discharged from the…

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Texas officials say dead birds found in early January tested positive for bird flu

Texas officials have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or bird flu) in Austin-Travis County after conducting…

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As bird flu concerns grow, Alberta researchers hope to launch wastewater monitoring for livestock

Alberta researchers are delving into the realm of wastewater surveillance in agriculture to detect early warning signs and safeguard against…

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Is it safe to eat eggs amid bird flu outbreaks?

The recent rise in bird flu cases in U.S. states has caused concern among consumers, especially with the first reported…

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MUN scientists testing wild animals to determine spread of avian flu

Scientists at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador are embarking on a study to determine the extent of avian flu…

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Louisiana reports 1st U.S. human death related to H5N1 avian flu

The recent death of a U.S. patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has sent shockwaves through the country. The Louisiana…

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B.C. teen with avian flu off oxygen, no longer infectious, Canadian health officials tell medical journal

A recent letter sent to the editor of The New England Journal of Medicine by Canadian health officials provides an…

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Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic ‘red flags’: report

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are closely monitoring red flags related to bird flu, with concerns that…

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Bird flu patient had mutations, sparking concern about spreading among humans

A recent case of severe bird flu illness in a patient in Louisiana has raised concerns after the U.S. Centers…

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