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What Is Bird Flu And How Does It Affect Food?

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, or H5N1 bird flu, has dominated headlines worldwide in 2025. The virus is one of the ...
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As bird flu spreads in the US, is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk to humans

Earlier this month, a dairy worker in Texas tested positive for bird flu, aka avian influenza, amid an outbreak of the virus among dairy cattle. It's the first time this virulent strain of bird flu — ...

What to Eat and Drink Before and After Getting the Flu Shot, According to Doctors, Nurses and Dietitians

There aren't any foods that are necessarily off-limits after getting a flu shot, says Manaker. However, pantry staples like ...
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Is it safe to drink milk and eat chicken? What precautions to take during the bird flu outbreak

The seasonal flu vaccine does not protect people against infection from the avian flu. However, the seasonal flu vaccine does reduce the risk of becoming ill with human and bird flu viruses at the ...