bird flu, California

Alameda County child believed to be latest case of bird flu; source unknown
California health officials reported Tuesday that a child in Alameda Co. has been infected with bird flu; source unknown.
Child in California treated for possible bird flu, state health department says
A child is home and recovering after a possible case of bird flu in Alameda County, California, according to the California Department of Public Health. The child had mild upper respiratory symptoms and received treatment.
California health officials investigating bird flu infection in child
California health officials have identified a possible bird flu case in a child who was tested for mild upper respiratory symptoms, the state Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. The child had no known contact with an infected animal,
California health department reports possible bird flu case in child
California's public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild symptoms on Tuesday, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative.
Possible bird flu case in Bay Area child investigated, health officials say
Alameda County health officials are investigating a potential case of avian influenza, or bird flu, in a child experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms. The child has received treatment and is recovering at home,
California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu, Officials Say
A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, and is recovering at home with mild upper respiratory tract symptoms, state health officials said.
California reports possible bird flu case in child
California's public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild respiratory symptoms on Tuesday, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative.
California case of bird flu affects child in Alameda County
The state of California said a child in Alameda County was inflected with bird flu and suffered some mild upper respiratory symptoms as a result, the state health department reported on Tuesday.
Health officials report possible case of bird flu in a child in Alameda County
California health officials are reporting a possible case of bird flu in a child in Alameda County. The child has reportedly been treated and is now recovering at home. The positive test showed low-level detection of the virus,
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