The Gruffchick Journal

Mexican child infected with H5N1 bird flu dies from respiratory complications.  ~ LA Times New strain of bird flu wipes out Mississippi poultry farm; human flu may offer immunity.  ~ LA Times  Norovirus: This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself. ~ Mayo Clinic A cocktail of respiratory viruses, including influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), surges across the United States. This, coupled with an outbreak of a highly contagious stomach bug known as norovirus, may make it seem like almost everyone you know is getting sick. ~ Healthline  Public ignorance, apathy toward avian flu could threaten containment, researchers say. ~ CIDRAP Amid a rising number of outbreaks, including a large one centered in West Texas, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its weekly update reported 88 more measles cases, pushing the national ...