San Francisco child tests positive for potential H5N1 bird flu, case under CDC investigation.
A child in San Francisco is presumed to have H5N1 bird flu, showing symptoms of fever and red eyes. The child tested positive for influenza A and has since recovered without hospitalization. The case is under investigation, and the sample will be sent to the CDC for confirmation. Health officials stress the risk to the public remains low, with no evidence of the virus spreading to others. They advise avoiding raw milk and direct contact with sick or dead birds. There have been 66 other human cases of bird flu reported in the US.
January 11, 2025
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