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First human case of rare bird flu reported in Washington state. Are you at risk?

After a Western Washington resident became the first human to contract a rare form of avian flu, you may be wondering if you're at risk of getting sick. An older adult from Grays Harbor, about a ...
AOL

Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu

NEW YORK (AP) — A Washington state resident has bird flu, and it's a different type than what was seen in previous infections, state health officials said Friday. It is the nation’s first human case ...
KHQ

Bird flu on the rise in Washington state during fall migration

WASHINGTON STATE - As the fall bird migration progresses, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has reported an increase in bird flu cases this month. The avian influenza virus spreads ...
Los Angeles Times

New form of bird flu hospitalizes Washington state resident

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A resident of Washington state has contracted a new form of bird flu — the first case of its kind. The source of ...
Medical Xpress

Preliminary case of bird flu in Washington state would be U.S.'s first in 9 months

Health officials in Washington state say they have identified the nation's first human case of bird flu since February, pending confirmatory testing. A Grays Harbor County, Washington, resident ...
AOL

Washington state resident dies after rare bird flu strain infection

A Washington state resident believed to be the first person to be infected with a rare strain of bird flu has died, state health officials announced. The person — an older adult with underlying health ...
NBC Chicago

Washington state man believed to be first to die from a rare strain of bird flu

A Washington state man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said Friday the risk to the public is low. The man, an older adult with ...