Avian Flu
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As avian flu spreads, should you avoid bird feeders?As the avian flu continues to spread, some people may be wondering if it is still safe to use their bird feeder. Here's what the experts say.HealthMar 19
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Bird flu’s current spread is ‘unprecedented,’ UN agency warnsThe ongoing spread of highly pathogenic bird flu worldwide is reaching an unprecedented scale, a United Nations agency warned Monday.HealthMar 19
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‘Heartbreaking’: Bird flu concerns grow as 1st case in N.B. confirmedThe Atlantic Wildlife Institute confirms its first bird flu case of 2025 in New Brunswick, urging caution around sick birds as the virus spreads across Canada and the U.S.CanadaMar 17
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As bird flu spreads, Canada buys 500K vaccines for humansThe Public Health Agency of Canada says the purchase of 500,000 vaccines are a 'proactive' measure to ensure the doses are ready if they need to be used.CanadaFeb 19
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Dead geese spark bird flu fears as migration fuels outbreak risk in CanadaAs migratory birds return to Canada this spring, health officials are bracing for a potential surge in bird flu cases as many may be carrying the virus.HealthFeb 12
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1st human bird flu case in Nevada linked to dairy cow exposureNevada has confirmed the state's first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday.HealthFeb 10
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As U.S. bird flu spreads, hospitals will screen more people. Will Canada?As bird flu spread among animals soars in the United States, hospitals are being told to proactively screen for potential human cases in influenza A patients.HealthFeb 7
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Judge grants temporary reprieve to hundreds of B.C. ostriches facing avian flu cullJustice Michael Battista ruled Friday to stay the cull order imposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency while the farm seeks a judicial review of the case.HealthFeb 1
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2 pet cats died after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird fluA California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired.HealthJan 13
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B.C. teen discharged from hospital 2 months after critical case of avian fluThe Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) said the teen was discharged from BC Children's Hospital on Jan. 7.HealthJan 9
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