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Bird flu suspected in California child who drank raw milk

Ellsworth Toohey
Dec 11, 2024
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California health officials are investigating a potential case of bird flu (H5N1) in a child who became ill after consuming raw milk.

The patient, who visited an emergency department in November with fever and vomiting, tested positive for influenza A after drinking raw milk. While initial CDC tests have been negative for …

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