Avian Flu Digs Hole in Our Pocket, Raises Health Concerns

The avian flu is more widespread than even and it’s digging a hole in our pockets and raising health concerns. 

The two big concerns are the rising egg prices and the risk of another human pandemic. 

“It’s unfortunate, but you still gotta get those eggs, you know? When you can,” said Davon Smart of San Jose. 

Experts say egg prices will likely rise even further in the months ahead as wild birds migrate, and with them, outbreaks.

This is one reason why, according to The New York Times, the U.S. is considering vaccinating chickens.

“We’ve had to euthanize over 50 million domestic poultry over the last year, and for

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