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Bird Flu FAQ: What to Know About Avian Influenza
The percentage of people who had the virus and died from it in the 1997 outbreak in Asia may sound frightening. But in that outbreak and other outbreaks with high fatality rates, severe or deadly symptoms have occurred primarily in those who lived in close proximity to domestic birds and had limited access to medical care, Schaffner says. Generally, people…
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How to Protect Your Cat From This Deadly Bird Flu
Bird flu has been around for a long time, but a major U.S. outbreak of H5N1, ongoing since March 2024, has raised concern for a wider spread that will affect more than just birds. Also at risk: indoor cats, who are highly susceptible to the virus and likely to experience severe illness if infected. Several animal deaths have already been…
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How to protect your bird feeder from hungry squirrels in 5 steps
If you’ve hung up a bird feeder in your garden, then it’s safe to assume that you were hoping it would feel the local birdlife in your area. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that the feeder is being visited as much by squirrels as by feathered friends. Squirrels are not dangerous or harmful to the local environment, but they can…
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