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CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
Dec 18, 2024 · For immediate release: December 18, 2024. December 18, 2024 -- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection in Louisiana. This marks the first instance of severe illness linked to the virus in the United States.
CDC warns of 'high' respiratory virus activity as cases ... - ABC News
Dec 30, 2024 · Respiratory illness activity is currently considered "high" in the United States, according to the CDC. In one state, it is at a "very high" level. ... 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events.
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
Nov 22, 2024 · These instances underscore the importance of ongoing surveillance and investigations at the local, state, and Federal levels. Including this most recent case, 55 human cases of H5 bird flu have now been reported in the United States during 2024, with 29 in California. CDC's risk assessment for the general public is low.
First severe human case of bird flu in US: 'Concerning' mutation'
Dec 27, 2024 · The first severe case of bird flu in the U.S. is showing signs of mutation, stoking fears that the virus could become more transmissible among humans, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
CDC confirms 1st case of severe bird flu in US - ABC News
Dec 18, 2024 · There have been 33 cases of human bird flu confirmed in California this year, according to the CDC. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. on Wednesday.
New Reports Confirm U.S. Life Expectancy Increased while ... - CDC …
Dec 19, 2024 · The data are featured in two new reports from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). “Mortality in the United States: 2023” is the first public release of final mortality data for 2023. The death rate for the entire U.S. population decreased by 6%, from 798.8 deaths per 100,000 in 2022 to 750.5 in 2023. ...
FACT SHEET: Update on the Biden- - The White House
Dec 19, 2024 · Following the first case of clade I mpox diagnosed in the United States, CDC released an updated HAN advisory on November 18, 2024 and a Dear Clinicians letter on December 5, 2024 to promote the ...
Overdose deaths in the U.S. fell 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
Dec 12, 2024 · Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report released Wednesday.
Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
1 day ago · So far this season, the CDC estimates, there have been at least 5.3 million flu illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations, and 2,700 deaths — including at least 11 children.