CDC Investigates Bird Flu in Washington Farm Workers, CVS Faces Aetna Challenges, and More Health News

Recent health news highlights include a CDC team assessing bird flu in Washington state farm workers, CVS's leadership change amid Aetna challenges, and proposals for free birth control by the Biden administration. Also, Sanofi is discussing a sale of its consumer health business, and several lawsuits and studies involving major pharmaceutical companies have been reported.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is deploying a team to Washington state amid concerns over bird flu infections among farm workers. Four workers, involved in culling infected poultry, are suspected of contracting the virus, marking Washington as the sixth U.S. state with human cases this year, health officials announced on Monday.

Baxter International aims to restore access to peritoneal dialysis solutions to pre-Hurricane Helene levels by year-end, following restrictions on new patients due to supply challenges. The company has prioritized children's hospitals to ensure consistent access for the most vulnerable.

Wall Street awaits to see if CVS Health's new CEO, David Joyner, can address challenges with its Aetna health insurance business. Joyner transitions from leading Caremark as CVS faces high medical costs and a significant company restructuring.

(With inputs from agencies.)