Wondering about bird flu in RI? We're answering important reader questions
Can your pet get bird flu? Is it safe if your neighbor has backyard chickens? We're answering reader questions about avian ...
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DEM reports bird flu detected in Washington County; 40 birds euthanized
PROVIDENCE − The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced on Friday that H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been detected in a noncommercial farm flock in southern ...
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Are eggs safe? What about pets? Bird flu Q&A with RI DEM
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island hasn't had any human cases of bird flu, and the H5N1 avian influenza hasn't been detected in any commercial bird flocks here. The DEM considers backyard flocks to be "a ...
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Rhode Island DEM detects H5N1 avian flu in non-commercial farm flock
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a non-commercial farm flock in southern Washington County. DEM staff ...
Measles Cases Surge 5x In US In A Week, CDC Reports: Outbreak Primarily Originating From A Texas County
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a dramatic increase in measles cases across the nation.
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Bird flu drives up prices for Upper Valley farms
Some farms are having trouble purchasing laying hens. Restaurants are paying more for eggs, and egg donations are down at ...
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Bird flu detected in Rhode Island
H5N1 avian influenza was detected in a flock of around 40 birds in Washington County, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday. RIDEM’s Animal Health Unit has since ...
The return of a forgotten health threat: iodine deficiency in kids
A century ago, iodine deficiency affected kids across large swathes of the US. It essentially disappeared after some food ...