For the first time, birds in a Wayne County backyard flock have been sickened by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza ...

Biden is not releasing bird flu vaccines prior to leaving office. This is a risky gamble. You’re reading The Checkup With Dr.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian ...

The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.

Since early 2024, the U.S. has logged 66 human cases of H5N1. Scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the virus’s spread as we enter a new year.

The virus impacts milk production and poses significant risks to other bird species, particularly domestic poultry as well as ...

The CDC is calling for expanded testing of bird flu after a child in California tested positive for the virus despite no ...

The sources of exposure are unclear, but officials said it was almost certainly from contact with an infected waterfowl.

Laredo health officials ensure preparedness after a Texas case of avian influenza, or bird flu, was confirmed in Brazoria ...

Farmers, animal rescues and zookeepers in Rhode Island are taking precautions to protect animals, their workers and the ...

The viruses behind many cases of cat flu are not transmissible to humans – confusingly, they’re also not related to influenza viruses. The symptoms that kitties get, such as a runny nose, sneezing, ...

Another dangerous strain of flu has claimed a life and Georgia’s numbers continue to climb. There’s no vaccine, so what can you do to stay healthy and flu-free?