CDC, Bird Flu

Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to disclose data about the risks of bird flu to people and pets that was posted briefly online Wednesday and quickly deleted.
CDC Abruptly Yanks Report Linking Cats to Bird Flu Spread
Under the new reign of the Trump administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is holding back important information on H5N1 bird flu. This week, the CDC appears to have published, and then quickly deleted,
Flu cases surge across Florida as CDC reports "very high" activity
MIAMI - Flu cases are rising rapidly across Florida, with the state among 27 experiencing "very high" flu activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Florida Department of Health reported an increase in flu cases during the last week of January, with infections climbing in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Weekly CDC report returns, omits bird flu
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention published its weekly research report Thursday, the first time since President Donald Trump took office.
CDC posts, then deletes, data on bird flu spread between cats, people
Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but then abruptly vanished.
Doctors' visits for flu highest in 15 years, most since swine flu pandemic: CDC
Outpatient health care visits for flu-like illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according to data updated ...
US flu rate at or near highest level in over 15 years, CDC says
The U.S. influenza rate is at or near its highest level in at least 15 years and is still on the rise, the U.S. Centers for ...
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CDC issues new guidance on testing for avian flu
Two states are changing how they test for bird flu, following a new advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Florida Battles 'Very High' Flu Activity, Health Officials Urge Prevention and Early Treatment
Florida experiences "very high" flu activity, causing public health concerns and prompting calls for vaccinations and early ...
Long Island flu cases spike, US doctor visits for symptoms hit 15-year-peak
The weekly number of lab-confirmed influenza cases on Long Island was the highest in at least the past two seasons, with ...
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Flu Cases Are Soaring in Most of the U.S.
Low vaccination rates may be contributing to the spread of flu, but data suggests the number of cases so far this season is ...
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Flu season doctor visits are at highest level in 15 years
Flu activity is at its highest level since 2009, forcing school closures and overwhelming hospitals across the U.S.
Are eggs safe to eat as bird flu spreads? Food to eat and avoid
So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.
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Flu Cases On Rise, New Data Also Reveals COVID, RSV Trends
With respiratory illness season at its peak, the latest CDC data shows a significant rise in flu cases nationwide, while ...