Tag: Flu
CDC testing of Missouri’s bird flu case hits obstacles, delaying answers
Health officials in the United States are facing challenges in determining whether a Missouri individual infected with H5N1…
NIAID’s Jeanne Marrazzo on bird flu, mpox, and succeeding Fauci
Yes, absolutely. I think that’s part of the reason why the H5N1 situation is so concerning. We are…
US investigating potential human-to-human bird flu transmission
Health authorities in the U.S. are closely monitoring seven individuals who have developed influenza symptoms after being exposed…
How to better understand scope of H5N1 bird flu outbreak
Missouri recently detected a case of H5N1 bird flu in a person with no known exposure to infected…
After caring for bird flu case in Missouri, 4 more health care workers fell ill
The investigation into the unexplained human H5N1 bird flu infection in Missouri has taken a concerning turn with…
Drugs for quitting smoking, bird flu updates
STAT Cutting-edge ‘bioinks’ could make 3D-printed organs a reality STAT ‘A ticking time bomb’: Doctors worry about spike…
FDA approves first at-home flu vaccine in U.S., a nasal spray
The Food and Drug Administration has recently granted approval to AstraZeneca for the home administration of its nasal…
Another person tied to Missouri bird flu case had respiratory symptoms
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that a second health worker…
US wastewater tests show bird flu virus limited to areas with farm animals
The researchers found that wastewater samples from 41 states showed signs of influenza A viruses, with 29 states…
Childhood obesity, bird flu, Covid vaccines
In a recent development, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has come under scrutiny for its new clinical…
Cause of Missouri H5 bird flu case remains a mystery, CDC says
The mystery surrounding a person in Missouri who was infected with an H5 bird flu virus continues to…
Missouri bird flu inquiry broadens to close contact of patient
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that a close contact…