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First U.S. child H5N1 case emerges in Alameda County, California, as virus spreads beyond farms to affect multiple species across the nation - but what does this mean for public health?
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CDC reports 55 human H5N1 cases across America with 29 concentrated in California, where dairy workers face mounting exposure risks amid surging cattle infections.
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Massive agricultural impact strikes U.S. farming sector as H5N1 affects 96.5 million birds across 48 states and 616 dairy herds in 15 states.
California becomes epicenter of dairy outbreak with 402 infected herds since August 2024, representing 65% of all U.S. dairy infections.
How did H5N1 reach Antarctica, causing mass deaths among elephant seals and fur seals while spreading to unexpected regions?
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Recent CDC findings reveal concerning gap between confirmed cases and actual infections among dairy workers - what's being missed?
British Columbia teen hospitalization marks another concerning development in H5N1's expanding reach across North America.
Public health experts question worker protection measures as Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo warns about inadequate safeguards and medical access for at-risk populations.
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While human-to-human transmission hasn't occurred in 15 years, why are health officials maintaining heightened surveillance of this evolving outbreak?
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Canada's First Human H5 Bird Flu Case: B.C. Teen Tests Positive