Chief public health officer advises public on bird flu
Canada's chief public health officer says education is necessary heading into 2025 with bird flu on the radar as an emerging virus.
Los Angeles County records its first human case of bird flu, public health officials say
"This is the first human case of H5 bird flu detected in LA County," the statement said. "The person had mild symptoms, has been treated with antivirals, and is recovering at home
California declares public health emergency as bird flu spreads in cows
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a public health emergency on Wednesday as bird flu continues to spread among the state's dairy cattle.
Bird flu concerns lead LA County officials to warn against feeding pets raw food
Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.
Bird Flu Detected in Pets' Raw Food, Health Officials in California Warn
Health officials were warning residents Wednesday not to feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.
Warning Issued After Bird Flu Found in Raw Pet Food on West Coast
West Coast public health authorities are warning pet owners after a house cat in Oregon died from bird flu. The Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed Tuesday that the cat, which they said was “strictly indoor,
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What does the future of public health look like?
With President-elect Donald Trump ready to take office in 2025, rising cases of measles and mpox, and bird flu taking flight, Here & Now checks in on the year in public health and what we can ...
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North Bay health officials address bird flu threat with this advice: Avoid raw dairy products and get your seasonal flu vaccine
After Gov. Gavin Newsom last week declared an emergency stemming from bird flu’s spread in dairy herds, local public health ...
Why We Can’t Rely on Science Alone to Make Public Health Decisions
Discussing the tradeoffs in public-health decisions might help us make better choices, write Dr. Christopher Worsham and Dr.
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Times the WHO declared a public health emergency
The declaration was issued in August 2024 per the International Health Regulations, a legally binding agreement between 194 countries to help prevent and take measures to curb public health ...
Public health vending machines in Boston offer naloxone, safe-injection kits, and fentanyl test strips
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Boston’s commissioner of public health, said the vending machines and kiosks are a “low-cost, ...
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Why childhood vaccines are a public health success story
Childhood vaccination is a success story. But concerns around vaccines endure. Especially, it seems, among the individuals ...
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Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots
An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding ...
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Louisiana's public health shift: A controversial change in vaccine promotion
Louisiana has long had high rates of seasonal illnesses, often ranking among the worst in the nation. Experts warn a recent ...
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Health district reports first flu death of 2024
Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) reported Monday the first flu-related death of the 2024-25 season in Washoe County. The ...