Experts concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans
When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to ...
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Ask an expert: Is H5N9 bird flu a threat to humans?
UC San Francisco's Rais Vohra, MD, explains recent increase in reported virus infections and the risks of consuming raw cow’s milk.
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Should we be worried about bird flu, the 'unpredictable shape-shifter'?
Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily change as influenza can rapidly change.
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Is it too late to get the flu shot? Should I be worried about bird flu? Here's what you need to know this flu season ...
Dr. James Lederer, chief medical officer for Berkshire Health Systems, says we’re seeing the beginning, not the end, of an ...
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Bird Flu Is Spreading. Is the U.S. Prepared? A HealthDay Interview with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong of UCSF
Hi, I’m Dr. Robin Miller of HealthDay.  Today, we’re going to talk bird flu – the increasing numbers, the newest mutation, whether it’s a threat to humans ...
What you need to know about bird flu Art Institute of Chicago
Since Friday, hundreds of dead and sick birds have been found along Lake Michigan’s shore — all likely infected with bird flu ...
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...
Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
This virus has infected chickens, cattle, and people and caused egg prices to skyrocket. How worried should you be?A farmer standing among her chickens at a farm in California.By Kevin Loria, ...