Bird Flu Outbreak on Duck Farm in California

A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected on a duck farm in California, alongside the more common H5N1 strain. Health agencies are investigating the outbreak, and experts are monitoring the situation closely.

Senate Confirmation Hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings face tough questions over past controversial comments about vaccines, abortion, Medicaid, and other issues. Democrats and Republicans spar over his stances on vaccines and pharmaceutical industry ties.

Response to New Strain of MPOX in the United States

State and federal health agencies in the United States are preparing to respond to a new strain of mpox with fewer resources compared to the last outbreak in 2022. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern over the new strain, known as clade 1b, which is more severe than the previous outbreak. Health officials are leaning on past lessons but face challenges due to the privatization of the mpox vaccine and limited resources.