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B.C. animal sanctuary ‘devastated’ after euthanizing animals due to avian fluCritteraid, an animal sanctuary in B.C.'s interior, says it is "devastated" and facing a "heartbreaking" experience after a case of avian flu was discovered.HealthNov 10, 2025
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California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for 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.U.S. NewsJan 12, 2025
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U.S. reports 1st bird flu death in human, Louisiana officials sayHealth officials have said the person was older than 65, had underlying medical problems and had been in contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock.HealthJan 6, 2025
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What can we learn about avian flu as more details released of B.C. teen’s case?The teen became the first critically ill pediatric patient with avian influenza in North America and information was published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.HealthJan 1, 2025
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Avian flu detected at non-commercial poultry farm on Vancouver IslandOfficials are not releasing the location of the farm, but B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham said the outbreak involved fewer than 100 chickens.HealthNov 29, 2024
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Henry cautions about ponds, petting zoos as source of B.C. bird flu case remains a mysteryThe teen remains in critical condition in BC Children's Hospital, and Henry said an extensive investigation had yet to find a possible source or any other cases.HealthNov 26, 2024
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B.C. teen remains in critical condition with H5N1 avian fluB.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the teen infected with H5N1 avian flu remains in critical condition in Children's Hospital.HealthNov 25, 2024
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Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from California dairy prompts recallThe sample obtained at a store tested positive Nov. 21 during routine screening by Santa Clara County health officers, the California Department of Public Health said.HealthNov 25, 2024
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As bird flu spread continues, why the recent jump to pigs raises worriesBird flu has spread far and wide, infecting a range of species like chickens, skunks, cows, foxes and polar bears. But it's the pigs that have experts on high alert.HealthNov 19, 2024
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B.C. animal clinics told to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure riskB.C. health authorities have announced the first case of a human avian flu infection acquired in Canada, with the teenage patient in critical condition in hospital.HealthNov 15, 2024
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