PUBLIC HEALTH RISK

Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Bird Flu Jumps to Cows: What You Need to Know

Cows in Nevada are facing a new type of influenza. This is not like the one which has been around for a while. The virus, named H5N1, has jumped from birds to cows. This is not the first time this has happened. It is the second time in the past year. This shows that cows might be at risk from this virus. It also means that people who work with cows might be at risk ...

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Hurricane Milton: A Storm That Could Boost Mosquito Populations

Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind devastation and a warning from health officials about floodwater infections. But that's not all. Scientists are worried about what might come next: a surge in mosquitoes. Imelda Moise, a geography professor at the University of Miami, explains that hurricanes create ide...

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