Bird Flu Emergency: California Faces Growing Crisis as H5N1 Spreads Through Dairy Herds
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency as bird flu infects 650 California dairy herds, representing 75% of affected U.S. operations. While officials maintain low public risk, the first severe human case and high virus levels in raw milk products have heightened concerns.
CDC Rules Out Bird Flu Link in California Child's Raw Milk Case
Recent CDC testing suggests bird flu was not responsible for a Marin County child's illness following raw milk consumption, despite initial concerns. The case drew attention amid ongoing investigations of bird flu cases in California, prompting expanded nationwide testing of unpasteurized milk.
Raw Milk Consumption Linked to Suspected Bird Flu Case in California Child
Health officials in Marin County are investigating a potential bird flu infection in a child who consumed raw milk, amid growing concerns about transmission through unpasteurized dairy products. The case emerges as California grapples with 32 confirmed human cases of bird flu this year, prompting increased surveillance and product recalls.
Measles Alert: LAX and Orange County Hospital Report Potential Exposures During Thanksgiving
Health officials warn of measles exposures at LAX and Children's Hospital of Orange County, affecting travelers and visitors during the Thanksgiving period. Cases are rising nationwide with 280 reported in 2023, predominantly affecting unvaccinated children under 5.
Bird Flu Contamination Prompts Expanded Raw Milk Recall at California's Raw Farm
Raw Farm, a Fresno dairy producer, has expanded its recall of raw milk products after state health officials detected bird flu virus in multiple samples. The outbreak has affected hundreds of dairy herds across California, raising concerns about raw milk safety and regulation.
Deadly Tick-Borne Disease Claims Three Lives After Cross-Border Exposure
A rare outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever has killed three people in California, with all cases linked to tick exposure in Tecate, Mexico. The cluster of six cases between July 2023 and January 2024 marks an alarming increase from California's typical annual average of one case.
First Human Rabies Death in Three Decades Strikes Central California
A Fresno County resident has died from rabies after a bat encounter, marking the region's first fatality in 32 years. The rare case, which has prompted health officials to conduct exposure assessments, underscores the importance of caution around wildlife and immediate medical attention for animal bites.
First U.S. Child Bird Flu Case Reported in California with Mysterious Origins
A child in Alameda County has tested positive for bird flu without any known contact with infected animals, marking a potential first pediatric case in the U.S. While the child is recovering at home with mild symptoms, health officials are investigating possible exposure routes amid the ongoing national outbreak.