CDC, Bird flu

Bird flu or seasonal sickness? Here's how the CDC plans to ramp up testing
A child ill with fever and conjunctivitis in San Francisco tested positive for bird flu but had no known source of transmission.
US CDC Recommends Faster Testing for Bird Flu in Hospitalized Patients
People hospitalized for flu should be tested for bird flu within 24 hours, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday, in an expansion of the agency's efforts to tackle increasing infections in humans.
CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases
NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. Kavita Patel speaks with Gadi Schwartz about the difference in symptoms between a cold and the flu and explains the CDC's urge for faster testing to find human bird flu cases.
CDC reports bird flu in Spartanburg County
Spartanburg has a confirmed case of the bird flu. The CDC reports the virus was detected on Dec. 31, 2024, in a flock of about 490 birds.
CDC upgrades its advisory on bird flu. Will Moderna’s stock get a boost?
CDC officials say medical professionals are seeing more patients whose illness cannot be traced back to an infected animal or bird.
Hospitals Should Test All Influenza Patients for Bird Flu, CDC Says
CDC officials say they extended the guidance now because they are seeing more H5N1 patients whose illness they cannot track back to an infected bird or cow.
Flu season is here. Here’s what you can do about it.
More Americans are getting infected with seasonal influenza and seeking care, a regular occurrence this time of year.
This Blood Type Is More Likely To Get The Norovirus, Studies Say
Ever wondered why that one friend gets the stomach flu almost every year ... you may be more susceptible to current strains ...
Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At ...
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Local doctor says flu, RSV on the rise. What you need to know about the two
Dr. Lynn Jones of CHP spoke with the Tallahassee Democrat this week saying she has seen numerous cases of Influenza Type-A and Type-B, and respiratory syncytial virus, otherwise known as RSV.
Flu symptoms are spreading across Kentucky. What we know about Flu A, how long it lasts and more
Influenza is high across the country and Kentucky is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, ...
RSV, flu, COVID-19 and norovirus are on the rise in 2025. What to know
While there is a whole host of viruses going around, there are thankfully no new viruses to fret about—the ones we have are ...
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Influenza Viruses: What’s In A Name?
If you are wondering what the different letters and numbers used to name influenza viruses mean, such as H1N1, H3N2, H5N1 and influenza A, B, C or D, you are probably not alone. The letters and ...
Influenza A: What Is the Virus and How Is It Linked to Bird Flu?
As flu season ramps up in the U.S., influenza is not as simple as it first appears, with several different strains in play.
Ho, ho, oh no! Spike in influenza cases hits Pacific Northwest amid holiday gatherings
Washington ranks “high,” while Oregon outpaces entire region and ranks among highest in nation in latest CDC update.
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What to know about bird flu
Recent headlines have stirred public concern about avian influenza, or bird flu, following a tragic death in Louisiana linked ...