Maricopa and Coconino counties report new cases of bird flu
Two Arizona counties have reported new cases of bird flu, health officials announced Wednesday. Animals at a Maricopa County zoo and in Coconino County wastewater have tested positive for avian influenza, more commonly known as avian influenza. Despite the steady rise in cases in Arizona, health officials stressed that the general public is not at […]
Coconino County to offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines at Grand Canyon event | News
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US Bird Flu Outbreak Shows Sustained Spread Within Mammals, Study Says
Scientists on Thursday warned about the possibility that the avian influenza (H5N1) virus is adapting among mammals. Spillovers of avian influenza from poultry and wild birds to other mammals have been recorded around the world since at least January 2022, raising concerns about how this could impact its spread to humans. according to According to […]
FACT CHECK: Instagram Post Makes False Claim About Gates Foundation, H5N1 Bird Flu
post Share on Facebook It claims that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded $9.5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to infect humans with H5N1 avian influenza. Verdict: False The claim is false and originated from an article originally published on June 17 by Natural News, a website known for spreading “misinformation.” A spokesperson […]
Pima County child is first to die of flu this year
Pima County reported a death from the flu this month, the first confirmed death from childhood flu since last year, health officials said. The child became ill in mid-May and died, according to a news release from the Pima County Health Department, and an investigation on Friday confirmed the death was found to be due […]
First child flu death reported in 2023
TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) – This is the first flu death in Pima County since 2022, according to the Pima County Health Department. The child was in elementary school, an age group generally considered to be at low risk, and the death occurred outside of the normal flu season, PCHD said. According to Health Director Dr […]
First child flu death of the year in Pima County | News
Tucson, Arizona (KVOA) – On May 26, the Pima County Health Department confirmed a child’s death from the flu virus. The child fell ill and died in mid-May, according to PCHD. An investigation revealed that the cause of death was an influenza infection. The last death from childhood flu in Pima County was in 2022. […]
Universal flu vaccine based on mRNA tech to be tested by National Institutes of Health
The patient is currently enrolled in an early-stage clinical trial, universal influenza vaccine It is based on messenger RNA technology, the National Institutes of Health announced Monday. Scientists hope the vaccine will protect against different strains of influenza and provide long-term immunity so people don’t need to be vaccinated every year. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is […]
California condors killed by avian flu for first time, increasing risk to famed species – Santa Cruz Sentinel
A juvenile California condor lands at the Ventana Wildlife Society’s Condor Sanctuary in Big Sur, California, Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo: Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) A famous species that is slowly recovering from the brink of extinction, the California Condor, America’s largest bird, faces a new threat. At least 18 birds have died from […]
Briefs: Maricopa County sees large spike in flu, COVID-19 and RSV | Kingman Daily Miner
PHOENIX – Arizona’s most populous county warns of a significant increase in cases of flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses. The Maricopa County Public Health Department issued an alert Friday that cases of these viruses, including the respiratory syncytial virus known as RSV, are higher than normal for this time of year. Influenza is now […]
