Flu season is over, but there is a viral surge in California wastewater. Is it avian flu? Samples from wastewater plants across the nation show an increase in multiple flu viruses. Some experts worry that H5N1 bird flu might be to blame. 05/13/2024 - 8:35 am | View Link
CDC launching wastewater dashboard to track bird flu virus spread Federal public health officials are turning to wastewater surveillance to help fill in the gaps in efforts to track H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows. 05/13/2024 - 5:43 am | View Link
Fact Check: Could Bird Flu Kill One in Four Americans? Headline shared on social media suggested that one-quarter of Americans could die from the highly pathogenic avian flu, or H5N1. 05/13/2024 - 4:44 am | View Link
Warning over 'flu-like symptoms' after chilled food issued with urgent recall The bacteria can cause food poisoning, and although illness is usually mild, it can cause serious complications such as meningitis. 05/12/2024 - 9:51 pm | View Link
Too many Australians aren’t getting a flu vaccine. Why, and what can we do about it? In Australia, GPs offer flu vaccines for all ages, while flu vaccination is also available at pharmacies, generally from age five and up. While some people make a conscious decision not to get ... 05/12/2024 - 9:15 am | View Link