CDC urges doctors to speed subtyping of patients hospitalized with the flu to better track H5N1 infections
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging hospitals to accelerate advanced testing of people they suspect ...
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Amid H5N1, CDC Wants Faster Influenza A Subtyping for Hospitalized Cases
The CDC is now calling for subtyping of influenza A viruses in all hospitalized patients -- and on an accelerated timeline, ...
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
For the first time, birds in a Wayne County backyard flock have been sickened by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza ...
CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu testing
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that hospitals speed up testing people who are ...
Child with conjunctivitis tests positive for H5N1 bird flu sparking pandemic fears as scientists warn ‘clock is ticking’
A CHILD in the US is believed to have tested positive for H5N1, health officials have confirmed. The patient, from San Francisco in California, started with conjunctivitis and a fever before ...
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CDC wants faster testing for bird flu in hospitals
Hospitals should expand and speed up testing of people hospitalised with influenza to see if they are suffering from bird flu ...
Commentary: Is an avian flu pandemic just one mutation away?
Staying a step ahead of the avian influenza virus with surveillance, testing and research could mean the difference between a ...
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FDA bans dye, curbs nicotine; study shows red meat associated with dementia risk
Rounds reports on the FDA banning red dye no. 3 and curbing nicotine levels; a study showing meat associated with dementia ...
White House’s Pandemic Office, Busy With Bird Flu, Has Uncertain Future Under Trump
Trump told TIME in April he would close the White House's pandemic preparedness office. It's losing most of its staff during ...
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Lane County Public Health says H5N1 poses low risk to humans but advises caution
H5N1 - the highly pathogenic avian influenza is, according the Lane County Public Health (LCPH), of low risk to humans.Still, ...
Why not making bird flu vaccines available now is a mistake
Biden is not releasing bird flu vaccines prior to leaving office. This is a risky gamble. You’re reading The Checkup With Dr.
As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian ...