Flu A Vs. Flu B: What’s the Difference Between the Types?
Flu A and flu B are two different strains of influenza, explains Thomas Russo, M.D., professor and chief of infectious ...
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...
Why are experts trying to reassure people about the safety of eggs?
According to the New York Times, experts are telling the public there is minimal risk to humans, though as the virus spreads ...
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Avian flu likely killed dozens of dead geese found in Otisco Lake and Seneca River
DEC received 12 dead geese collected from Otisco Lake and sent them to Schuler’s lab. Initial test results are “presumptive ...
Your morning BEC from the food truck may cost more due to higher egg prices
The USDA predicts egg prices will increase another 20% in 2025, warning that egg shortages could increase as bird flu spreads ...
50-cent egg surcharge? LI eateries weigh options to offset rising costs
"It just wasn't sustainable anymore," said a co-owner of The Better Bagel in Amityville, which added a temporary surcharge.
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Second form of bird flu found in Nevada cows
A second form of bird flu has been found in Nevada dairy cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
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How New York’s Decentralized Public Health System is a Firewall Against Data Chaos
In the U.S. public health system, local and state health departments collect and own the data rather than the federal ...
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Discovery Of 12 Dead Geese Prompts Park Closure, Bird Flu Concerns In Westchester
Officials in a Westchester town are urging caution after a dozen Canada geese were found dead at a local park, prompting ...