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A 'whack-a-doodle' process: How to get your flu and COVID shots – SFGATE

A ‘whack-a-doodle’ process: How to get your flu and COVID shots  SFGATE What you need to know about the upcoming flu season and COVID-19 vaccines  San Antonio Report A guide to fall 2025 vaccines  Your Local Epidemiologist Doctors urge public to get vaccinated ahead of respiratory virus season  WJHL Flu and COVID-19 cases rise in Birmingham as health officials urge vaccines and precautions  WVTM Source …

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Maryland to protect access to vaccines with flu season approaching

Maryland to protect access to vaccines with flu season approaching

In the midst of states thinking about removing vaccine mandates, Maryland will protect access to vaccines for all of its residents with flu season approaching. With some states thinking about removing vaccine mandates, Maryland will protect access to vaccines for all of its residents with flu season approaching. Maryland residents can go to their providers and pharmacies to get their …

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Bird flu found in metro Atlanta backyard flock

Bird flu found in metro Atlanta backyard flock

Business New cases occurred in a mixed flock of turkey, geese and chickens in Henry County. File photo shows a backyard flock of chickens. A backyard flock of birds in metro Atlanta has tested positive for a highly contagious strain of bird flu, Georgia agriculture officials announced Friday. The culprit is the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which …

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California cat euthanized after getting bird flu from raw cat food

California cat euthanized after getting bird flu from raw cat food

A California cat was sickened with bird flu after eating raw cat food and later had to be euthanized, according to a release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said the cat got sick after it ate a batch of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats sliders that tested positive for a strain of the H5N1 avian …

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Another Cat Euthanized After Eating Raw Food Tainted With Bird Flu

Another Cat Euthanized After Eating Raw Food Tainted With Bird Flu

The FDA issued a warning this week after health officials discovered that a cat who became ill and had to be euthanized was likely infected by the same strain of bird flu that was discovered in raw cat food eaten by the household pet. It’s the first documented case of a cat being put down over links to consuming cat …

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Federal health officials warn of H5N1 bird flu in certain raw cat food

Federal health officials warn of H5N1 bird flu in certain raw cat food

Federal health officials are warning that certain lots of raw cat food may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu after a pet cat in San Francisco that ate the food became infected with the virus and had to be euthanized. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that two lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats tested positive …

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Everything You Need to Know About Flu Shots This Fall – The New York Times

Everything You Need to Know About Flu Shots This Fall  The New York Times Flu season is near; experts say getting your shot not only protects you, but the people around you  WPTZ Verify: Is it too early to get your flu shot in September?  13newsnow.com Health Matters: Flu  WVUA 23 Dr. Murray talks prep for flu season  13wham.com Source link

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UK confirms H5N1 bird flu outbreak in southwestern England – Reuters

UK confirms H5N1 bird flu outbreak in southwestern England  Reuters Poultry to be culled after bird flu confirmed  BBC Avian flu hits Exminister farm  Radio Exe Poultry culled as new bird flu outbreak in Somerset confirmed  Somerset Live Bird flu confirmed in poultry at a premises near Exminster  Mid Devon Advertiser Source link

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HaysMed announces new format for 2025 free Community Flu Shot Event

HaysMed announces new format for 2025 free Community Flu Shot Event

Photo by Pixabay HaysMed After 25 impactful years, HaysMed is retiring its traditional drive-thru flu shot clinic and launching a more flexible, integrated approach to community health. Starting this fall, flu shots will be offered during its monthly blood screening events- providing a convenient, one-stop opportunity for preventive care. Why the Change? The decision to discontinue the drive-thru format comes …

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