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US Reports 1st Death From Bird Flu in Louisiana

First death linked to avian flu in the United States

The death comes at a time when the H5N1 virus has recently undergone an unusual mutation that is causing concern to the World Health Organization.

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America’s first bird flu death reported in Louisiana

The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

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1st bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana

The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday. The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said.

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Louisiana's Bill Cassidy remains unclear on backing Trump nominee RFK Jr. as health secretary

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy met with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. but won't say if he'll vote for Donald Trump's choice to run the U.S.

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First bird flu patient in U.S. dies in Louisiana

The first patient hospitalized with avian influenza in the United States has died in Louisiana, the state's department of ...

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Is there a vaccine for H5N1? What we know as first person with severe case of bird flu died in United States

The H5N1 bird flu has been reported to have caused the death of a patient in Louisiana. Such a case poses a significant ...

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Editorial: Bird flu death puts La. health officials’ vaccine perfidy in stark relief

We don’t have answers for all the deadly infectious diseases in the world, a fact made painfully clear Monday as Louisiana ...

Drinking coffee in the morning cuts risk of premature death, study indicates

New research published Wednesday in the European Heart Journal suggests that when you enjoy your cup of Joe might be just as ...

Criminalizing balloon releases? 10 bills Kentucky lawmakers have filed

It didn't take long for Kentucky lawmakers to file some controversial bills - including one requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

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How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic

Exclusive reporting reveals how the United States lost track of a virus that could cause the next pandemic. Problems like the sluggish pace of federal action, a deference to industry, and neglect for ...

Can eggs spread bird flu? What you must know

The spread of avian influenza (HPAI) has also impacted the nationwide supply of poultry products, including eggs. Experts discuss whether it's safe to continue eating eggs.

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