The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California. This is the first reported avian influenza H5 virus infection in a child in the United States. Consistent with previously identified human cases in the United States, the child reportedly experienced mild symptoms and received flu antivirals. There were low levels of viral material detected in the initial specimen collected, and follow-up testing of the child several days later was negative for H5 bird flu but was positive for other common respiratory viruses. The child is recovering from their illness. An investigation by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) into the child’s possible H5N1 exposure source is ongoing.
I just bought a shitload of N95 masks on Amazon lol. Mostly they’re better and cheaper (in bulk) than dust masks I wear when I’m working in the yard (to keep my allergies from going haywire), but I feel they’re gonna come in handy for other things. They were $9.99 for a 50 pack. Just saying…
I haven’t stocked up on toilet paper (yet?) mostly b/c I don’t expect the incoming administration to take this seriously enough to recommend any kind of stay at home guidelines.
But yeah, I’m getting December 2019 vibes from these reports, and I don’t think the flu shot I got is for this strain.
I feel obligated to bring up the pleasure that is having a bidet. Added one last time and I will never go back. Totally worth it.
i second the bidet, but i had no issues getting toilet paper last time because i order from Who Gives a Crap, several months of TP at a time. fucking worth it.
oh, and i get to enjoy the feeling of moral superiority for using bamboo TP. lol