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

Saturday, November 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As seasonal influenza ramps up, and with bird flu continuing to circulate, some public health experts are worried there may be a strain on the public health system.Since the bird flu outbreak began earlier this year connected to dairy cows and... Read More.

Flu cases are ticking up, what you need to know about influenza B

Wednesday, April 5 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- As fears of a "tripledemic" die down, health officials say they are seeing an uptick of a particular strain of the flu: influenza B.According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of tests that are positive for... Read More.

Mom shares warning after son’s legs amputated following strep, influenza A infections

Friday, March 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Michigan mom is warning other parents to pay attention to their kids and take action if they seem unwell after her son developed strep A and influenza A infections in late December and had to get a double amputation earlier... Read More.

Poultry owners warned to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds within the United States. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminds Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant and review biosecurity... Read More.

Coronavirus death toll in US eclipses 1918 influenza pandemic estimates

Monday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than a century ago, the globe was left devastated by a pandemic that has been described by experts as "the deadliest in human history."The 1918 influenza pandemic killed at least 50 million people worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control... Read More.

Flu widespread throughout PA; moderate flu season

Saturday, January 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – According to the CDC, the flu is widespread in Pennsylvania this time of the year.In comparison to other states, our rate of the flu is moderate.CLICK HERE to check out the Central for Disease Control's interactive influenza activity map.Here are some... Read More.

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