bird flu, Eggs

Could bird flu vaccines help tackle high egg prices? Experts say it’s not so simple
On her first day on the job last week, new US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a meeting to review the agency’s options for controlling the bird flu outbreak and possibly help lower the price of eggs.
Egg-Laying Hens at Nine-Year Low as Bird Flu Decimates US Flock
America’s flock of egg-laying hens dropped to the lowest since 2016 in January as avian influenza resulted in the death of millions of birds, driving egg prices to record levels.
What climate change means for bird flu — and the soaring price of eggs
Buying eggs at the grocery store has become a major headache for U.S. consumers, with the average price of a dozen large eggs in a typical American city reaching $4.95 last month. Since the start of 2020,
Denny’s reportedly adds egg surcharge amid rising prices and bird flu shortages
Denny’s, the popular American diner chain, has reportedly joined a growing number of restaurants responding to the nationwide egg shortage by adding a temporary surcharge to its egg-based meals at some locations.
Denny's slaps surcharge on eggs as bird flu drives up prices
Denny's will temporarily add surcharges to meals that contain eggs as Americans contend with a shortage of the staple food item, the restaurant chain said Monday. The South Carolina-based company said the size of the surcharge will vary across its approximately 1,
Comparing egg prices amid bird flu killing hens across U.S.
The price of eggs continues to soar as the bird flu cases wreak havoc on supplies in the U.S. In January, eggs cost about $6 a dozen. On Monday, a dozen eggs will cost you about $8.47. Grocery stores and consumers are scrambling for ways to save.

More children may be having flu complications this year

Amid egg shortage in Texas, are backyard chicken eggs safe to eat during bird flu outbreak?
Properly cooking the eggs, keeping chickens separated can help reduce risks of getting bird flu from a backyard flock.
Flu Map Shows US Rates as California Hit Hard
California is one of the states hit especially hard by this year's brutal flu season, with more than 900 deaths due to the ...
Bird flu restrictions hit owl sanctuary income
Restrictions imposed due to avian flu are risking the future of an owl sanctuary, its founder has said. Visitors to Fritton ...
Fact Check: NBC affiliate did not publish headline on CDC culling cats due to bird flu
A supposed headline about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) killing cats in response to the bird flu ...
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Coshocton's flu season the worst in years, warns health department's medical director
Dr. Douglas Virostko, health department medical director: "It is always bothered me when people say 'it is just the flu;' the ...
Potential supply shortages if bird flu continues to spread, says UFU
There have now been two detections in farms in County Tyrone – the first findings since December 2021.
This year’s flu season is extra severe. Can you get it twice in one season?
Is it possible to get the flu twice in the same season? Experts share who is more likely to get reinfected and how to stay ...
‘Left us too soon’: Beloved Boston police detective dies from flu complications
Family members remembered the veteran officer as someone who “touched the hearts of all who knew him” with his “zest for life ...
Flu is on the rise in Florida—and here's what doctors say
People with flu-like symptoms are pouring into Miami-Dade and Broward urgent care and ERs as infections across the country ...
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
“Companion animals, and especially cats, are 100% a public health risk in terms of the risk of zoonotic transmission to ...