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Could bird flu strain the US public health system as seasonal influenza ramps up?

As seasonal influenza ramps up, and with bird flu continuing to circulate, some experts are worried there may be a strain on the public health system.

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In US first, child tests positive for bird flu

A child is home and recovering after a possible case of bird flu in Alameda County, California, according to the California Department of Public Health. The child had mild upper respiratory symptoms and received treatment.

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN · 11h

Bird flu detected in California child confirmed to be first case in the US

LOS ANGELES - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of bird flu in a child in California. This is the first reported avian influenza H5 virus infection in a child in the US. Similar to other cases, the child reportedly experienced mild symptoms and received flu antivirals, the CDC reported Friday.

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Bird Flu Virus in Canadian Teen Shows Mutations That Could Help It Spread Among Humans

"California has identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County who was tested for mild upper respiratory symptoms. The child, who has been treated, is recovering at home," the ...

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Comment: Bird flu outbreak should get us thinking about food

As a physician, I follow closely the news about bird flu (H5N1) outbreaks and was saddened to learn that at least seven people in Washington have developed bird flu. With help from the ...