First U.S. Pediatric Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in California Child

Health officials report the first confirmed case of bird flu in a child in the U.S., with the child receiving treatment and recovering.

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Health officials confirmed the first U.S. case of bird flu in a child from California, treated for mild symptoms and currently recovering. This case increases the U.S. bird flu total to 55 for the year, with significant outbreaks in California affecting poultry and dairy. Investigations are ongoing regarding possible exposure, but no evidence of person-to-person transmission has been found. Experts emphasize the need for increased safety measures for farm workers due to elevated infection risks. The overall risk to the public remains classified as low by health authorities.

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