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Rare Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Child, CDC Says Rare Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Child, CDC Says
Rare Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Child, CDC Says A rare case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a child in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The child, who is a resident of California, experienced only mild symptoms and is now recovering. The case, detected through routine flu testing, revealed low levels of the virus in the initial sample, and follow-up tests were negative for bird flu, but positive for other common respiratory viruses.  The CDC is working with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to determine how the child might hav…
Pennsylvania Child Playing With Rabid Bat Gets Bitten Pennsylvania Child Playing With Rabid Bat Gets Bitten
Pennsylvania Child Playing With Rabid Bat Gets Bitten A child playing with a rabid bat in Allegheny County was hospitalized after being bitten by the animal, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The bat was captured on Monday in Pitcairn, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) east of Pittsburgh, and later tested positive for rabies. An investigation by the PA DOH revealed that at least three other children might have passed the bat around and were possibly also bitten by it. Health officials have contacted the parents of three children and said that any other parents who believe their child encountered the bat should call the Health D…