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Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle

By Mike Stobbe

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk to the general public is low and urges precautions for those in contact with sick or dead birds.

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A contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, with seasonal outbreaks each year.

Flu causes many hospital admissions every season, especially among older and vulnerable people.

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