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Winter's Chill: Why Flu Cases Surge in New York

December 12, 2025

Winter's arrival in New York brings more than just snow and ice—it also brings a surge in flu cases. This year, the numbers are alarming, with over 32, 000 cases reported by the end of November. That's a big jump from last year's 10, 902 cases during the same period. But why does the flu seem to lov

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Mpox Cases Rising in Baltimore: What You Need to Know

December 1, 2025

Baltimore is seeing more Mpox cases this year, but don't panic. Health officials say the risk to most people is still low. Since January, there have been 24 cases, with over half happening after September. Last year, only seven cases were reported in the whole year. This might sound scary, but it's

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Letting Bird Flu Spread: A Risky Plan?

March 21, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently suggested a bold idea to tackle the bird flu epidemic in the U. S. He proposed allowing the virus to spread freely among bird populations. The goal? To identify and preserve birds that are naturally immune to the virus. This idea, however, has sparked debate among

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Bird Flu Hits Backyard Chickens in Dare County

March 4, 2025

Bird flu has made its way to a backyard flock of chickens in Dare County. This is a big deal because it's the first time it's happened in this area. The virus, known as H5N1, is highly contagious among birds but poses a low risk to humans. This means that while it can spread quickly among chicken

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Bird Flu: The New Dairy Dilemma

February 22, 2025

Bird flu is causing trouble in unexpected places. A new strain of H5N1 has made its way into dairy cows in Nevada and Arizona. This is a big deal because it means the virus is spreading in ways scientists didn't expect. Now, experts are scratching their heads, trying to figure out how this happened

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Flu Season Hits Hard: A Deep Dive with a Critical Look

February 9, 2025

Across the United States, the flu has made a dramatic comeback, with health authorities seeing the highest level in fifteen years. Doctors are seeing more people with flu-like symptoms than ever in the last 15 years. Over a third of the tests for flu in the past week were positive. As

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A Worrying Spread: Bird Flu in Nevada Dairy Farms

February 6, 2025

In a notable development, six dairy farms in Nevada have been identified with a new strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus. This strain, called D1. 1, is different from the one that has been seen in other dairy herds across the US, specifically B3. 13. D1. 1 has previously only been found in birds and pe

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Virus Overload: Four Bugs Making Us Sick

January 23, 2025

This winter, the United States is dealing with a unique challenge – a "quademic" of flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus. While the first three affect the respiratory system, norovirus causes nasty stomach issues. Experts are concerned because norovirus is particularly vic

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Neighboring Countries React to HMPV Reports in China

January 5, 2025

Lately, countries close to China have shared health updates about human metapneumovirus (HMPV) as cases seem to be rising in China. HMPV is a respiratory infection that often has symptoms similar to a common cold, but can lead to complications like bronchiolitis or pneumonia, especially in younger a

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Farmworkers Face Bird Flu Risk Despite No Symptoms

November 8, 2024

Imagine working on a farm and not feeling sick, but blood tests show you've been infected with bird flu. That's what happened to some dairy workers in Michigan and Colorado. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now wants all farmworkers near infected animals to get tested, even if th