CDC, Bird Flu

CDC: Asymptomatic Cases of Bird Flu in Humans Are Flying Under the Radar
Out of 150 participating veterinary practitioners across the country, three had antibodies indicating recent infection with Type A H5N1 bird flu, based on blood samples collected in September 2024, noted Samantha Olson, MPH, of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, and colleagues.
Delayed CDC report shows increased evidence of bird flu spread to people
The report is the latest evidence that the outbreak in dairy herds is spreading undetected in cows, and the spillover into people at highest risk of exposure is going unnoticed.
Bird flu infections went undetected in veterinarians, CDC study shows
Blood testing of large-animal veterinarians suggests that H5N1 bird flu has spread more widely than US surveillance of the virus is capturing, according to a new study by federal and state disease detectives.
Bird flu infections in dairy cows are more widespread than we thought, according to a new CDC study
A CDC study has found H5N1 bird flu antibodies in veterinarians who had no symptoms and no knowledge they had been working with infected livestock.
Blood samples show previous bird flu infection in veterinarians who didn't realize they were exposed: CDC
A new CDC report found evidence of previous bird flu infection in veterinary practitioners who work with cattle and who did not know they had been exposed.
Bird flu detected among US veterinarians tested last year, CDC says
Bird flu infections were detected among veterinarians tested last fall, including two people with no known exposure to animals with the virus, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.
After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people
After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.
Some people didn't know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests
The new study is more evidence that the official U.S. tally of confirmed human bird flu infections — 68 in the last year — is likely a significant undercount, said Dr. Gregory Gray, an infectious disease researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

North Carolina reports 1st pediatric flu deaths

Flu deaths may have surpassed COVID deaths nationwide for first time since start of pandemic, early CDC data suggests
Partial CDC data suggest that influenza deaths may have already reached as high as 2% of deaths for the week ending on Feb. 1 ...
Have the flu or know someone with it? Flu cases surge to highest levels in 15 years, CDC says
Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.
New strain of bird flu is detected in a Nevada dairy worker, CDC says
A dairy worker in Nevada was infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the version that has been spreading ...
How to protect yourself against the flu wave gripping Mass.
But public health experts say there are ways to protect yourself and those around you from contracting and spreading the flu.
Flu cases are high in Wisconsin. What's the difference between flu A and flu B?
While we often refer to it as "the flu," the influenza virus has several strains. Here's what to know about the two most ...
Scientists Just Found Out The Flu Virus Can Shape Shift. Here's How You Can Outsmart It
Flu cases are through the roof across the US right now. And, while cold and flu season always packs a punch, it feels like ...
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There’s a flu surge throughout California; what does this mean for Kern County?
You might think that since Winter is almost over, you’re safe from the flu. But recent data shows you’re not out of the woods yet.
How bad is the flu in Michigan? What CDC and state officials are saying about cases
Flu activity in Michigan is considered "very high," according a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.