A quarter of California's dairy herds have been infected with #H5N1 #birdflu since spread began there in the summer. 18 more herds confirmed today for a total of 277 in the state. Cumulative national total: 491 herds in 15 states. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/hpai-confirmed-cases-livestock
An acquaintance provided me with a bag of peppers...ghost, in appearance.
I decocted the essence of the peppers and placed the liquid into 2 oz dropper bottles. The flesh and a handful of garlic, salt, roasted red peppers, went into the blender for sauce. I suspect a surprise when I make delivery....
Surveys reveal Americans' persistent mistrust in COVID vaccine science:
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/surveys-reveal-americans-persistent-mistrust-covid-vaccine-science
"Seasonal flu may not just peak with fever, cough and a sore throat. Many people, especially seniors and young children, land in the hospital with severe illness, according to a new study.
More than 100,000 people are hospitalized and 4,900 people die from flu complications annually in the U.S. Vaccines, which target last year’s dominant flu strains, can help you avert serious illness or death."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/10/30/seasonal-flu-cdc-hospitalizations/75923427007/
Why do people who understand #flu get unsettled when they hear about infections like the Missouri case of #H5 #birdflu with no known link to infected animals or birds? What do we need to find out fast about this case? Some smart folks explain. https://www.statnews.com/2024/09/08/missouri-h5-bird-flu-case-questions-cat-raw-milk/
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