A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here’s what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
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How would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge
Trump’s pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines. In fact he’s even taken direct aim at bird flu shots. Some scientists fear this doesn’t bode well in case of a crisis.
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First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC
Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.
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Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets
Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here’s what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.
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Bird flu has killed 20 big cats including cougars at a U.S. wildlife sanctuary
The sanctuary in Washington state said it was working with officials to determine the cause of the outbreak, which has killed over half of its cats in recent weeks.
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The CDC has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after becoming infected with a case of bird flu that’s been linked to wild birds and poultry.
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USDA orders testing across nation’s milk supply amid rising bird flu cases
The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herbs across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.
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A human bird flu case is thought to be found in Canada for the first time
A person has tested positive in British Columbia, Canadian health officials said, though the results must be sent to another lab for confirmation.
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Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S.
The discovery of an infected pig at a backyard farm in Oregon raises concerns about bird flu’s potential to become a human threat.
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Why the price of eggs is on the rise again
The price of eggs has risen by about 28% in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Those prices could continue to climb during the holidays, as demand for baked goods increases.
