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New bird flu mutation discovered in US

CDC Issues Update on Bird Flu 'Mutations' in Humans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified mutations in a strain of the avian influenza virus H5N1, also known as bird flu, found in a Louisiana patient.The mutations were discovered after samples from the patient were analyzed,

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First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says

The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher.

The Associated Press on MSN · 9h

Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the illness in the United States

State Map Shows Rising Whooping Cough Cases

Newsweek on MSN · 22h

State Map Shows Rising Whooping Cough Cases as CDC Issues Vaccine Reminder

Whooping cough cases are nearly five times higher than cases reported in 2023, with the CDC urging people to get vaccinated.

Bangor WABI-TV on MSN · 14h

Local experts say beware rise in whooping cough

On the heals of Christmas gatherings medical experts are asking people to stay vigilant ahead of the new year.

WHNT-TV Huntsville on MSN · 1d

Cases of Whooping Cough on the Rise Statewide | Dec. 26, 2024 | News 19 at 4 p.m.

Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection, commonly referred to as 'whooping cough.'

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Why Trump’s CDC pick is raising concern in the public health community

Public health experts worry that Weldon could undermine confidence in vaccines even as infectious-disease threats such as ...

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Covid Map Shows Latest Rates Across U.S. Before Christmas

In the United States, at least 103 million COVID-19 cases have been reported since the pandemic began. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that at least 1.21 million ...

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Bird flu samples show mutations that may make it easier to spread to people, CDC reports

The patient has not been identified but is reportedly over 65 with underlying health problems and is the second person in the United States who has been hospitalized ... who was hospitalized with ...

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Bird flu virus probably mutated in Louisiana patient, CDC says

The CDC said Thursday its analysis of samples from a Louisiana patient with bird flu showed mutations not seen in samples ...

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