CDC Confirms Second Human Bird Flu Case in Missouri With No Known Exposure to Farm Animals
"To date, human-to-human spread of H5 bird flu has not been identified in the United States," the agency added. "CDC believes the immediate risk to the general public from H5N1 bird flu remains low, but people with exposure to infected animals are at higher risk of infection."
Bird Flu Cases Not Spreading Between Humans, Missouri Tests Show
Federal health officials announced Thursday that a Missouri resident infected with bird flu did not spread the virus to others, alleviating concerns about potential human-to-human transmission during the current nationwide outbreak affecting poultry and dairy farms.
Public health experts say they would “love” more answers about why a close contact of a Missouri avian flu patient had antibodies against the virus — but they’re relieved that the CDC found no ...
As the weather starts to cool down and we spend more time gathered together indoors, the risk of contracting an illness rises ...
Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Action to Halt the Spread of Bird Flu, including in California and Washington ...
Hundreds of emails from state and local health departments, obtained in records requests from KFF Health News, help reveal ...
The CDC seems to be taking an “if it ain’t broke” approach to its annual flu vaccine push. | The CDC seems to be taking an ...
Everyone 6 months and older is advised to get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu ...
As poultry farms and dairies across California battle bird flu outbreaks, some are wondering if their food is safe to eat. Since highly pathogenic avian influenza surfaced in the United States in ...
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results
Feedback