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13-Year-Old Girl Recovers from Rare H5N1 Flu

1/3/2025

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A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia made headlines as the first human case of H5N1 avian flu in Canada. After battling severe symptoms and a hospital stay, she has triumphantly recovered and no longer needs supplemental oxygen. The origin of her infection is still a mystery, but thankfully, no additional cases have emerged. Since 2022, over 8.5 million birds in B.C. have been impacted by this virus.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia made headlines as the first human case of H5N1 avian flu in Canada. After battling severe symptoms and a hospital stay, she has triumphantly recovered and no longer needs supplemental oxygen. The origin of her infection is still a mystery, but thankfully, no additional cases have emerged. Since 2022, over 8.5 million birds in B.C. have been impacted by this virus.