Cluster of 8 possible human bird flu cases now reported in Missouri
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HealthDay News
Sep 30, 2024
If cases of bird flu among these healthcare workers are confirmed with antibody testing, it could mean the virus may be starting to spread among humans. Worldwide, most cases have come from close contact...
Addressing vaccine misconceptions essential to increasing vaccination rates during respiratory virus...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 26, 2024
An even greater number of Americans than last year say they don’t plan to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19 or flu this year despite warnings from health experts about severe risks, according to...
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...
Source of Missouri bird flu case still unknown, could be a ‘one-off’: CDC
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HealthDay News
Sep 13, 2024
The Missouri case has raised the possibility of human-to-human transmission of bird flu. But officials stressed Thursday there is no evidence of other people being infected and the risk to the general...
Protecting senior living residents from respiratory viruses means educating the community around them
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
When it comes to increasing vaccination rates against respiratory viruses, it’s not only important to educate senior living residents about the value of vaccines; it’s also important to educate their...
Flu, pneumococcal, COVID and RSV vaccination: What you need to know
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2024
Labor Day brought cooler temperatures in my neck of the woods this year, which reminded me of the changing seasons. This time of year is when your thoughts may be turning to all of the vaccinations that...
First cluster of cases of human bird flu detected at Colorado poultry facilities
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Haymarket Media
Aug 29, 2024
As more sporadic cases of avian flu in humans working closely with animals emerge, a quick and thorough response by healthcare workers is needed, the CDC team said.
Fourth dairy worker infected with bird flu, but CDC says public risk still low
Jul 03, 2024
The latest case, in Colorado, follows cases in Texas and Michigan.
US government to pay Moderna $176 million to develop mRNA flu vaccine
Jul 02, 2024
Such a vaccine could be used to treat bird flu in people, as concern grows about H5N1 cases spreading in dairy cows across the country, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) noted.
With bird flu a threat, FDA asks some states to curb sales of raw milk
Jun 07, 2024
In an open letter to state and local officials, the agency urged more testing of herds that produce raw milk for sale and recommended that states use their regulatory powers to stop the sale of raw milk...