1st Bird Flu Case in a Child Reported in California

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Bird flu found in raw milk sold in California
Over the weekend, California state health officials warned the public to avoid drinking raw milk from a Fresno-based dairy farm that was being sold in stores. H5N1, the virus driving the current bird flu outbreak, was detected in a retail milk sample.
US CDC confirms H5N1 bird flu in a child in California
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed the country's first case of H5N1 bird flu infection in a child, who experienced mild symptoms and is recovering from their illness.
First Bird Flu Case in a Child Reported in California
A child in California has been infected with bird flu. It’s the first case of H5N1 influenza in a minor, and the number of human infections in the U.S. this year has now reached 55, according to the CDC.
H5N1 bird flu infects five more humans in California, and one in Oregon
Health officials have announced six more H5N1 bird flu infections in humans: five in California and the first known case in Oregon.
Bird flu strikes 1st child in the US — CDC says infection source unknown
A child in California caught bird flu amid a recall of raw milk in the state, but investigations have found no evidence that the case was caused by raw milk.
First case of bird flu reported in child
The CDC has confirmed a case of H5N1 bird flu in a child in California - the first in the United States. Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer sits down with Alyse Eady to look at the case and how people can reduce their risk of infection.
Rare Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Child, CDC Says
A rare case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a child in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The child, who is a resident of California,
First H5N1 Bird Flu Infection In A US Child Confirmed By CDC
A child in California has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed. This is the first such case reported in a minor in the US and brings the total number of confirmed human cases in 2024 to 55.
First Confirmed Bird Flu Infection in a U.S. Child Has Public Health Experts on Alert
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a case of avian influenza (H5N1) in a boy in California, making it the first reported bird flu infection in a child in the United States.
Despite warnings from bird flu experts, it’s business as usual in California dairy country
New research and discussions with dairy farmers in the Central Valley suggests H5N1 bird flu is more widespread among people ...
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California health officials: Bird flu virus found in raw milk for sale
Health officials in California have discovered bird flu virus in raw milk for sale in a store in the state, a development ...
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CDC: California reports first H5N1 infection in child
ATLANTA – Federal health officials recently confirmed that H5N1 avian influenza was detected in a child in California, ...
Bird flu detected in batch of California raw milk, company issues recall, health officials say
The bird flu virus was detected in a batch of raw milk that originated at a California dairy farm, public health officials ...
H5N1 found in raw milk – the same drink promoted by America’s next health chief
Live traces of H5N1 bird flu have been found in batches of raw milk sold at retail stores across California, state regulators ...
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CDC confirms H5N1 in California child as Hawaii details testing results
Investigation into the child's exposure to H5N1 is still under way, the CDC said. In other H5N1 developments, the Hawaii ...
Bird flu detected in raw milk sold at California store
The H5N1 virus was found in a sample of unpasteurized milk at a store, prompting a recall of one batch. Health agencies have ...