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California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also known as Type A H5N1

The Independent UK

Two California house cats die from bird flu as three more appear to be infected

Los Angeles health officials investigate new cases after felines who had consumed raw milk found with H5 virus

The Guardian - US

Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

Cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu are on the rise in humans in the US, with the first severe case reported.

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Fentanyl Crisis: Users Consume More As Street Pills Lose Potency

Over the past year, there has been a massive drop in fentanyl overdose deaths. From July 2023 to July 2024, the CDC reported a 17% decrease nationwide. Experts say more research is needed to understand the reasons behind this trend, as it might differ across regions.

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U.S. Life Expectancy Shows Modest Improvement In 2023

Recent CDC data shows U.S. life expectancy on the rise post-pandemic, with declines in major causes of death. Optimism for continued improvements in popula...

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Bird Flu Crisis: Louisiana Reports First Severe Human Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak

California, the nation's most populous state, has declared a state of emergency after the virus struck hundreds of dairy herds, while Louisiana reports the first severe human case in a hospitalized patient.

Medical Daily

US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing

U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year

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California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country

Whether the rest of the nation is willing to follow California's lead remains to be seen.

Fortune

US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu

Health officials say the 65-year-old was hospitalised after contact with an infected flock of back-yard birds.

Al Jazeera

First severe bird flu case in Louisiana

Meanwhile, Delaware and Wisconsin report two possible infections, which if confirmed raises total cases to 63

Salon

Person in Louisiana hospitalized with H5N1 in nation's 1st severe case

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the United States' first serious case of H5N1 bird flu, following 60 milder cases this year.

LiveScience

Can You Get Bird Flu From Eating Eggs or Chicken? What the FDA and Other Experts Say

Experts confirm that properly cooked poultry and eggs pose no risk of bird flu transmission, with strict safeguards in place to ensure consumer safety.

International Business Times UK

Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

Taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.

Fortune

First Severe Bird Flu Case In US Sparks Alarm

An elderly patient in Louisiana is in a "critical condition" with severe avian influenza, US authorities announced Wednesday, the first serious human case in the country as fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic.

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The Guardian - US

First person in US to develop severe illness from bird flu is hospitalized

California declares a state of emergency as CDC reports person had contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flock

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Louisiana Reports First Severe Bird Flu Illness In U.S.

First severe case of bird flu in the U.S. linked to backyard flock exposure. Health officials monitoring closely to prevent further spread.

The Independent UK

California declares bird flu state of emergency after Louisiana patient suffers first severe case

There are more than 60 human cases of H5N1 bird flu confirmed across the country

International Business Times

Understanding The Differences Between The Flu And COVID-19

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Reason

Missouri Legislative Employee Was Unconstitutionally Fired for Pro-Mask-Policy Letter

From Mayfield v. Missouri House of Representatives, decided Friday by Eighth Circuit Judge Jane Kelly, joined by Judges Lavenski Smith… The post Missouri Legislative Employee Was Unconstitutionally Fired for Pro-Mask-Policy Letter appeared first on Reason.com.

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MTG thinks vaccines cause Autism

Greene declared her latest conspiracy theory in a post to X, where it was hit with a corrective community note

LiveScience

Bat poop used to grow cannabis kills 2 in New York in unusual cases

Two men from Rochester, New York died from a type of pneumonia after being exposed to a harmful fungus living in bat poop used to grow cannabis.

Reason

Don't Credit Drug Warriors for Reducing Overdoses

While a federal crackdown reduced opioid prescriptions, the number of opioid-related deaths soared.

Fortune

RFK Jr. adviser Aaron Siri petitioned the FDA to nix the polio vaccine. Here’s how immunization prevents the deadly disease

The polio vaccine has all but obliterated the illness that once killed thousands and paralyzed 15,000 people nationwide every year.

The Independent UK

Netflix director adopted three habits after a year with biohacking millionaire Bryan Johnson

Chris Smith followed biohacker Bryan Johnson for a year for his documentary, ‘Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever’

Medical Daily

Child Flu Vaccinations Decline by Double Digits as Pediatric Deaths Soar: CDC

A dramatically fewer number of children in the U.S. have received flu vaccinations in 2024, compared to last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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