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Bald eagle's death from bird flu in Chicago suburb part of spike in cases in Illinois

The increase in cases in the state comes as a Louisiana man with underlying health conditions died from the disease on Monday. Experts say those who come into contact with wild birds or other animals like cattle should take precautions.

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Bird flu: What Illinois residents should know following first US death from the virus

Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human death from the virus in the U.S., and of birds found throughout Illinois with suspected cases of the illness.

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First bird flu death in the U.S.: Here’s what you need to know about the virus

Louisiana health officials announced that a person hospitalized last month with a severe case of avian influenza — also known as H5N1 bird flu — died. This is the first human death from bird flu in the U.

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Bald eagle found in Chicago's western suburbs euthanized due to suspected bird flu

A bald eagle found in Chicago's western suburbs has been euthanized after it was suspected of being infected with bird flu.

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Flu, RSV are on the rise in Chicago. Also, watch out for a nasty stomach bug.

RSV and the flu have taken hold as Chicago residents have partaken in festivities in the last several weeks, and COVID is ...

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Illinois Faces Spike in Flu, RSV, and COVID Hospitalizations; Health Officials Stress Importance of Vaccination

Illinois health officials report a post-holiday surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19, urging vaccinations and prevention measures.

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After a slow start, flu season is picking up steam

Typically, flu activity starts to pick up around Halloween and peaks in February. This year, however, the virus got off to a ...

People warned to stay away from sick, dead birds, protect pets as avian flu numbers keep climbing

As the number of avian flu cases across the United States continues to soar, local agencies are warning people to stay away ...

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Bald eagle suffering from bird flu euthanized in DuPage County

A bald eagle found standing on a DuPage County street has been euthanized after it was determined the animal was suffering ...

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The ‘quad-demic’: What is it, and how can you stay healthy?

Staying healthy in the New Year presents a new challenge for Americans who are coping with what health officials are calling a “ quad-demic ,” which involves a quartet of infectious viruses that are ...

Costco recalls Kirkland Signature brand cold and flu medicine for possible contamination

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Costco is recalling a popular cold and flu medication sold at the end of 2024. The company is recalling ...

Bird flu: Here’s what Illinois residents should know, following the first US death from the virus

Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human ...

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Norovrius, other viral infections are putting a strain on Chicago area health care systems

The highly-contagious norovirus has been spreading quickly across the country and in particular in the Chicago area—and ...

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