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A California child is infected with bird flu. Here’s why this case is different (calmatters.org)

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's a Good Thing the incoming Adminstration takes Pandemics VERY SERIOUSLY!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago

Time to buy ivermectin stocks!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I'm curious why this kid was even tested given that they only had "mild respiratory symptoms".

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Perhaps the kid’s fowl demeanor gave them a hint

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Says in the article that it was discovered to be bird flu during influenza subtyping.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Well yes, but why was that test done to begin with if they only had mild symptoms? Most people don't go to the doctor because they have a bit of a cough.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Bay area could be that super rich Healthcare we all hear about.