CDC, Bird

Trump's CDC pick Weldon to face bird flu, measles threats
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) -Vaccine critic Dave Weldon, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will face rising measles cases and bird flu threats at an agency already in turmoil from staff cuts and public distrust over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most Republicans do not believe CDC when it comes to bird flu
Almost 6 in 10 Americans who identify as Republican do not trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide reliable information on H5N1 bird flu, according to a new poll from health care nonprofit KFF.
Parents Feel They Are Lacking Information About Bird Flu
One-third of parents said they have taken action to protect their family against bird flu, with 22 percent being more careful about general hygiene; 13 percent being more cautious
Bird Flu Vaccines
File - A hen stands next to an egg, Jan. 10, 2023, at a farm in Glenview, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
What Minnesotans need to know about bird flu risks
For turkey farmer Erica Sawatzke, Thanksgiving was going terribly. It was 2023, and while others were eating their turkey dinners, Sawatzke felt a pit growing in her stomach as her flocks seemed to be suffering.
7th bird flu case reported in Maryland
A new case of bird flu was reported in Maryland — the seventh known case but the first in central Maryland. The most recent case is affecting a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County.
4 bird flu updates
Experts warn of concerns over spread of U.S. bird flu outbreak as federal agencies struggle to rehire fired employees. Updates on genetic mutation here.

FDA, flu shots and influenza vaccines

Have the flu or know someone with it? Flu cases surge to highest levels in 15 years, CDC says
Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.
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CDC: Vaccine Effectiveness Against COVID-19, Influenza Assessed for 2024-2025 Season
The CDC has issued interim effectiveness estimates for the 2024-2025 seasonal influenza and 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines.
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Flu and RSV decline from respective winter peaks in Georgia
After months of rapid respiratory disease spread and sickness, Georgia and Atlanta cases of Covid-19, flu, or RSV appear to ...
Deadly flu season: CDC reports more deaths from flu than COVID in recent weekly data
Weekly numbers show that 2% of U.S. deaths for week 5 were due to the flu. COVID was responsible for 1.5% of deaths in the ...
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Flu season reaches peak, CDC says
The flu season has reached its peak, according to new data from the Atlanta-based CDC. This comes just weeks after CDC data ...
CDC: Bad flu season has peaked in the United States
One of the worst flu seasons in years has reached its peak and is improving, officials with the Centers for Disease Control ...
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NYC cats contract bird flu: What to know about the virus in pets
FOX 5 NY has confirmed that the health department is looking into two separate incidents of cats testing positive for the ...
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2 house cats caught bird flu in NYC, health officials say
Officials are urging pet owners not to feed their pets raw food or raw milk and to avoid letting them roam outside.
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Public health officials say CDC cuts, misinformation 'from the top down' hinders measles response efforts
Amid a growing measles outbreak in west Texas and New Mexico, many doctors and nurses are fielding questions from patients ...