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After recent death in Louisiana, are there concerns that bird flu could turn into a pandemic?
Public health experts share concerns that the H5N1 bird flu outbreak could turn into a pandemic. What to know after Louisiana ...
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Louisiana is facing a record surge in whooping cough cases. Here's what to know.
The Louisiana Department of Health warned that whooping cough cases are on track for a record high this year, "more than has ...
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How many measles cases are in Louisiana?
The latest measles update from the CDC reports a total of 935 confirmed cases — the vast majority of which are among patients ...
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Louisiana has the fourth highest rate for high blood pressure in the nation, data says
Nearly half of all Louisiana adults reported having high blood pressure, well above the national average. See the ...
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Louisiana among states hit by 2025 measles outbreaks
CDC confirms 935 measles cases nationwide in 2025, including Louisiana. Texas leads with 683 cases; two children have died. Outbreaks linked to low vaccination rates and international travel. MMR ...
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After recent death in Louisiana, are there concerns that bird flu could turn into a pandemic?
There have been 70 reported human cases of the bird flu in the U.S., with one confirmed death, according to the CDC. The first reported death from bird flu in the U.S. was a patient in Louisiana ...