Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in California due to bird flu
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to the H5N1 virus, commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu. The state of emergency is in response to an outbreak of the virus among dairy cows at a Southern California farm, according to a news release on the governor's website. Bird flu […]
Costco-brand cold and flu medication recalled by FDA: Here’s what to know
Thousands of Costco-branded cold and flu medicines have been pulled from shelves. A total of 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold and Flu Plus Crowded Daypacks and Nightpacks were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week. This follows the FDA's proposal in early November to ban the use of oral phenylephrine as […]
Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US
NEW YORK – Health officials announced Wednesday that a person in Louisiana has become the first person in the United States to become seriously ill with bird flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the patient had come into contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. Officials did not immediately […]
Mariah Carey forced to cancel two more Christmas shows due to flu: ‘I’m really devastated about it’
Mariah Carey has been forced to cancel two additional shows on her Christmas Time Tour after contracting the flu. On Friday, the 55-year-old singer announced that he was too ill to perform and canceled this weekend's performances at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and the UBS Arena in Belmont, New York. “Newark and […]
Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus continues to spread
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Flu vaccination rates ‘concerningly’ low among US kids, health officials warn
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only about one-third of children have received the influenza vaccine. As of November 30, only 37% of children had received a flu shot, compared to 43% on the same date last year. Among adults, 39% have received a flu vaccine, about […]
California child drank raw milk before possible bird flu infection: Local health officials
A California child suspected of having bird flu drank raw milk before becoming ill, local health officials said. A Marin County child went to a local emergency room last month complaining of fever and vomiting after drinking raw milk, officials said. The child tested positive for influenza A, a category that includes both seasonal influenza […]
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
The U.S. government on Friday ordered the nation's milk supply to be tested for avian influenza to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. The Department of Agriculture said raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processed products across the country must be tested upon request starting Dec. 16. Trials will […]
MAP: Flu season is here, especially in these states
(NEXSTAR) – Influenza activity spiked in states across the country during the last week of November, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). data from FluViewA weekly collaboration between the CDC and dozens of health and statistics workers across the country shows increasing levels of virus activity in […]
Feds mandate bird flu testing of milk supply
FOX News Senior Correspondent Jonathan Selley speaks with medical and agricultural experts about lactose and avian influenza testing in dairy cows. The United States is federal order Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters on Friday that milk supplies nationwide will be required to be tested for avian influenza, as officials try to combat the rapid […]