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H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, one person is thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the public is low.
Person in Texas catches H5N1 bird flu in 1st probable case of cow-to-human transmission
By Ben Turner published
The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and is believed to have been in contact with dairy cows infected with H5N1 avian influenza.
21-year-old student dies of H5N1 bird flu in Vietnam
By Sascha Pare published
A man developed symptoms of fever earlier this month and tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
In world 1st, dairy cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for H5N1 bird flu
By Sascha Pare published
Unpasteurized milk samples and throat and nose swabs from cows on U.S. dairy farms have tested positive for bird flu, marking the second known cases in ruminants in the U.S.
A branch of the flu family tree has died and won't be included in future US vaccines
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Advisers to the FDA say a type of flu virus known as the "Yamagata lineage" can be dropped from next year's vaccines.
Having trouble finding a 20-pound turkey? Blame bird flu.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has limited the nation's supply of large turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.
The flu (influenza): Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Rachael Rettner last updated
The flu (short for influenza) is a respiratory virus that affects the throat, nose, bronchi and, sometimes, the lungs.
When should I get my flu shot?
By Rachael Rettner published
Fall has arrived, and with it the annual call to get your flu shot. But when's the best time to get the jab?
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