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Risk of New Pandemic Explained

CNN on MSN · 1d

Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here’s why.

First come the horseshoe crabs. Hoisting their round, tank-like shells, they trundle out of the Delaware Bay under the first full moon in May to mate and lay their eggs.

The New York Times · 1d

Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations

Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Bird Flu Mutation: Risk of New Pandemic Explained

A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some experts of a pandemic.

Cat dies of bird flu

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Cats Have More 'Opportunity' to Get Bird Flu: What to Know

Felines of all varieties tend to explore and hunt smaller prey, such as birds and mice, which can carry bird flu.

Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Bird flu kills 20 big cats at Washington sanctuary now under quarantine

A big cat sanctuary in Washington is temporarily closed and quarantined after bird flu killed 20 wild cats there, including cougars, bobcats and a tiger.

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We ‘have our head in the sand’: Health experts warn US isn’t reacting fast enough to threat of bird flu

The US hasn’t learned lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that it could use to mitigate the threat of pathogens like H5N1 bird ...

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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.

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New combo tests let you check for COVID and flu at home. How well do they work?

The Globe spoke with infectious disease experts about how and when to use the new combo tests. Like a COVID-19 test, the new ...

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Flu surge adds to 'acute pressure' on healthcare

A surge in flu cases across Scotland has placed health services in the country under "acute pressure", Public Health Scotland ...

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Is my pet safe from bird flu in North Carolina? What you need to know for cats & dogs

A brand of natural cat food was recalled on Tuesday, Dec. 24 after reports that a cat in Oregon who ate the pet food ...

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'Tis the season for the flu and COVID-19. What to know about respiratory viruses

COVID-19 and influenza cases rose in December in New Mexico, and influenza-like illnesses are expected to continue to climb ...

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NHS coping despite flu 'upsurge' - Swinney

Scotland's NHS is coping despite a significant upsurge in flu cases, First Minister John Swinney has said. The latest figures ...

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