As flu cases increase, Massachusetts struggles with hospital bed shortage
In Massachusetts, more than 80% of hospital beds are filled. Experts say there are a variety of reasons for the shortage. WBZ ...
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Beyond the Birds: Avian Flu Infects Other Animals
Avian flu is not just for the birds; cases have been reported in the United States in dairy cows, as well as types of cats, a ...
This season’s flu is more severe, leading to more ER visits, Boston health officials say
Boston health officials said Wednesday that along with an unusual second, late surge of flu cases across the state, the ...
We’re tracking the price of eggs in Boston. See how much costs have gone up.
More than 150 million birds have been killed by the avian flu since January 2022 across the United States, with farmers ...
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DA declares Camarines Norte 'bird flu-free'
In a statement on Wednesday, the DA said Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has officially declared Camarines ...
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Why Are Flu And Other Viral Infection Rates So High This Year?
Flu infections are the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years, and flu deaths this winter have surpassed COVID deaths.
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Rare neurologic complication of flu in children triggers state health advisory
Public health officials warn providers in the state about a possible connection to a rare neurologic complication tied to the ...
Boston Public Health Commissioner on the flu: Cases are decreasing but vaccines are still important
Influenza has run rampant this winter, but numbers are leveling out, said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu of the city’s Public Health ...
What is the USDA doing to lower egg prices? Here's what to know
Rollins stated this week that the USDA will make a $1 billion investment to lower the price of eggs in the country.
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‘It’s not too late’: Health commission pushes for more vaccination in face of flu uptick
Beyond vaccination, Ojikutu and Crichlow recommended following all the best practices for preventing the spread of ...
Trump’s got a bird flu plan. So when will eggs stop costing so much?
Egg prices are surging so high that the Trump administration is pledging to step in and solve the crisis — but don’t expect ...
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‘Patients are very sick’: Flu cases peaking in Massachusetts, rest of country
Flu fears are at their highest right now, as the virus is peaking across the country.The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...