CDC Confirms 2 Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California

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Upcoming Webinar on diagnostic testing and outpatient treatment for COVID-19 and Influenza and two people tested positive for Bird Flu in California.

October, 7 2024

	Influenza (Flu) 2023 - 2024 Flu Season

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Flu Vaccines Reduced Flu Hospitalizations in South America  A new CDC MMWR shows 2024 Southern Hemisphere flu vaccines helped reduce the risk of being hospitalized with flu by 34.5% in five South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, according to preliminary data. Some people who get vaccinated against flu still get sick, but flu vaccination has been shown to reduce severity of illness in those people. Learn More

Upcoming COCA Call to Discuss Testing and Treatment of Flu and COVID-19  Antiviral treatments for influenza and COVID-19 can prevent severe illness, regardless of vaccination status, especially for those at higher risk. Diagnostic tests can help guide treatment decisions. This COCA Call on Thursday, October 10 will cover testing, therapeutic options, eligibility, and considerations like drug interactions.                                                                                                                        Learn More

CDC Confirmed Two Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California CDC confirmed two human cases of H5 bird flu in California last week. The cases occurred in people with occupational exposure to infected dairy cows. At this time, there is no known link or contact between the first and second confirmed cases in California. These are the first human cases of H5 in California, where H5N1 outbreaks among dairy herds were first reported in August 2024.    Learn More

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