Louisiana - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
All 2022 data are final. 2022 birth data come from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) via CDC WONDER; 2022 death data, including leading causes of death, firearm mortality, homicide, drug overdose mortality, and infant mortality, come from the NVSS via CDC WONDER and rankings and rates are based on 2022 age-adjusted death rates.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United …
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection in Louisiana. This marks the first instance of severe illness linked to the virus in the United States.
Respiratory Home | La Dept. of Health
Weekly Louisiana Influenza Surveillance Report; Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report
Covid-19 | La Dept. of Health
Learn more about when to quarantine and other precautions to take for Covid-19: The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Louisiana Department of Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Louisiana Office of Public Health continue to closely monitor this outbreak. To prevent the spread of infection, the Louisiana Department of Health is heavily engaged in priority public health actions.
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
Dec 27, 2024 · A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.
Louisiana Coronavirus Vaccination Progress - USAFacts
In Louisiana, 2,924,163 people or 63% of the state has received at least one dose. Overall, 2,561,641 people or 55% of Louisiana 's population are considered fully vaccinated. Additionally, people or <1% of Louisiana 's population have recieved a booster dose.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States | CDC Newsroom
January 6, 2025 -- CDC is saddened by Louisiana's report that a person previously hospitalized with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death.
Bird flu virus likely mutated within Louisiana patient who became …
Dec 28, 2024 · A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Covid-19 News | La Dept. of Health - Louisiana Department of …
Oct 25, 2022 · Louisiana children ages 6 months and older are now eligible to receive the updated COVID-19 bivalent booster, after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authorization expanding the ages eligible for the new booster.