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The Sound of Ideas, A morning program focusing on Northeast Ohio, had it’s latest episode on the state's recent surge in #birdflu.
@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social made an appearance with other health experts to talk on the issue.
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The situation in Goma, #DRCongo is deeply worrying with the escalating violence.
Hospitals are saturated, with over 2,000 wounded people in health facilities & temporary care points, as of 29 January
Hear more from WHO Assistant Director-General Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu who was in Goma last week
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Daffy Duck with an arrow pointing to him that says "famous bird so you pay attention" Text reads: What’s the latest on H5N1? Learn from our experts on what to know and what to do.
Woodstock from the Peanuts. Text reads: Why the alert? On January 6, a patient who contracted H5N1 from exposure to infected backyard chickens became the first U.S. death from the virus. Samples taken from the individual suggest that the virus mutated within the patient after infection—meaning it began to adapt to infect humans better—raising new questions about H5N1’s pandemic potential.
Heihei from Moana. Text reads: when does “alert” become “alarm”? Currently, the virus is spreading mammal-to-mammal, not human-to-human. Experts are on the lookout for clues of: human-to-human transmission, resistance to antivirals like Tamiflu, and mutations that would make the virus capable of evading potential vaccines. While experts continue to monitor and test the virus, there are things we can all do to avoid it and to keep our pets safe too.
Chicken little. Text reads: Who is affected? Unless in a high-risk category, the risk to the general public is low. High-risk groups include people—particularly those with existing health issues—who: work at large commercial facilities, and keep backyard poultry. For those in high-risk groups, take extra precautions by practicing excellent hygiene when coming into contact with poultry.
What’s the latest on bird flu?
As H5N1—commonly known as bird flu—continues to spread across the US, new questions and concerns are being raised.
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