CDC monitors bird flu

Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic 'red flags': report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping close eye on pandemic indicators amid bird flu cases arising in the United States.
Bird Flu Update: CDC Says It's Searching for These Pandemic Red Flags
The CDC has revealed the red flags it is monitoring for that suggest that bird flu was about to become the world's next pandemic.
CDC reports increase in norovirus cases: What Ohioans should know about the stomach flu
The CDC reported more than double the cases of norovirus, commonly known as stomach flu, compared to previous years in early December.
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
In a positive finding, the CDC emphasized that there is no evidence the virus has spread from the Louisiana patient to others, and the mutations alone are unlikely to spread from person to person. CDC scientists also confirmed, however, that the Louisiana virus samples are closely related to candidate vaccine strains already developed for bird flu.
CDC reports increased outbreaks of 'stomach flu' or norovirus
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 91 outbreaks of norovirus, or stomach flu, in the first week of December. Outbreaks occur when two or more similar illnesses result from a common exposure — in this case,
CDC monitors bird flu as rare human case sparks concerns
() − The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are closely monitoring the spread of the HN51 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird
CDC warns of 'high' respiratory virus activity as cases increase across US
Respiratory illness activity is currently considered "high" in the United States, according to the CDC. In one state, it is ...
2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
In December alone, the CDC reported five separate outbreaks on four different ships — sickening more than 800 people. All of ...
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CDC Issues Final Report in Blastomycosis Outbreak
Investigators detailed an outbreak of blastomycosis -- characterized by cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and fever or ...
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Respiratory illnesses on the rise, CDC says
There’s a new health warning about respiratory illnesses. The CDC is reporting that cases of the cold, flu, COVID and RSV are ...
CDC scientist responds to Dr. Birx raising alarm over handling of bird flu
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, responds to ...
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The CDC Hasn't Asked States to Track Deaths Linked to Abortion Bans
He called on the NIH and the CDC to drive targeted research and data-collection efforts. But the Biden administration has ...
U.S. norovirus cases spiking this holiday season. Here's how to avoid the stomach bug
The number of national norovirus outbreaks was the highest seen in December since at least 2012. Experts suggest increased ...