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House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health

The current strain of bird flu is spreading from wildlife and livestock to house cats. To keep pets healthy, many virologists and veterinarians say, house cats shouldn’t eat raw food and should be kept indoors. Despite no known cases of H5N1 transmission between cats and people, some public health agencies and virologists are warning cat owners to be mindful of the theoretical risks to the health of humans in their households if a pet gets sick.

Blood Transfusions at the Scene Save Lives. But Ambulances Are Rarely Equipped To Do Them.

More than 60,000 people bleed to death every year in the United States. Many of those deaths occur before the patient reaches a trauma center where blood transfusions can be given.

Some Incarcerated Youths Will Get Health Care After Release Under New Law

It’s common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated mental health issues or substance abuse. A new law is aimed at getting them on Medicaid before they’re released. But the government coordination required to make it happen is significant.

Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties

With hospitalizations and at least nine confirmed cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community with low vaccination.

On the Front Lines Against Bird Flu, Egg Farmers Say They’re Losing the Battle

Tools used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks aren’t working this time, experts say. The virus has sickened at least 67 people in the U.S. and killed one, with egg producers begging for a new approach. “I call this virus a terrorist,” said one egg farmer, who lost 6.5 million birds to H5N1 in two weeks.

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