Tag: flu
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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about a potential pandemic
Health officials are alarmed by 53 confirmed human cases of a bird flu variant across seven states this year, with a new potential case in a California child without known contact with infected animals. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder, the editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, answered questions about why experts…
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Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Authorities in Hawaii are warning residents who attended a local pet fair to watch for symptoms of avian influenza after a local flock of ducks and other birds tested positive for the H5N1 virus that has fueled a global outbreak of infections. Officials suspect wild migrating birds are likely to blame for the first known…
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Now’s the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots, according to doctors. Here’s why.
If you still haven’t gotten your COVID or flu shot, don’t fret – experts say it’s the perfect time to get vaccinated before the holidays are in full swing. “It’s not too late, and you can get them both at the same time, according to the CDC,” CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook…
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Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu
A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu, a British Columbia health official said Tuesday. It’s not clear how the teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, said Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer. The teen…
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Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms and testing to know.
Breaking out the tissues? It’s that time of year! But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? As the weather changes, we can start feeling under the weather too — but while each illness has a typical set of symptoms, it’s important to understand you can’t diagnose on your own, Dr. Céline Gounder,…