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Underfunded and Overwhelmed: U.S. Faces Measles and Bird Flu Outbreaks Amid CDC Cuts
The U.S. is facing a dual threat—measles outbreaks in Texas and growing concerns over bird flu in mammals—all while the CDC struggles with deep budget cuts. Can our public health system keep up?
Video: Coronavirus Mutates To Escape Immune System
Coronavirus Mutates to Escape Immune System
The Growing Threat of H5N1’s Cross-Species Spread
The recent detection of bird flu (H5N1) in a sheep in Yorkshire, England, has sparked significant concern among health and agricultural agencies worldwide. This marks the first known case of avian influenza infecting a sheep, highlighting the virus's alarming ability...
A Troubling Resurgence: Measles and the Void in National Guidance
A measles outbreak in Texas, resulting in a child’s death, highlights the dangers of vaccine hesitancy and the lack of consistent federal health messaging.
Flu Season Hits Texas Schools Hard, Raising Concerns Nationwide
Texas schools are currently grappling with a significant surge in flu cases, leading to increased student absences and prompting concerns about a wider outbreak.
Rose Acre Farms Bird Flu
Rose Acre Farms Bird Flu Outbreak: How It Could Impact Egg Availability and Prices A recent bird flu outbreak at Rose Acre Farms, one of the largest egg producers in the United States, has raised concerns about potential disruptions in egg supply and rising prices....
The Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Kansas has been grappling with the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreak the state has seen in over 50 years. This alarming development has raised concerns among public health officials
The Quad-Demic: A Winter Storm of Illnesses
The holiday season is usually a time for joy and togetherness, but this year, health experts are warning about a concerning surge of illnesses, creating what's being called a "quad-demic." This refers to the simultaneous rise in cases of four different infectious...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over bird flu, calling it a “proactive action”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country. The State of Emergency proclamation comes after more bird flu cases were detected in Southern California...
Single bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds
Scientists from the Scripps Research Institute are reporting that it would take just a single mutation in the version of bird flu that has swept through U.S. dairy herds to produce a virus adept at latching on to human cells, a much simpler step than previously...
Stay Healthy This Holiday Season: The Importance of Getting Your COVID-19 and Flu Shots
As the holiday season approaches, we all look forward to reuniting with family and friends, celebrating traditions, and enjoying festive gatherings. However, the colder months also bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu.
Bird flu is confirmed in hospitalized Canadian teen
Health officials on Wednesday confirmed bird flu in a British Columbia teen and said the virus was related to a poultry outbreak in the province.