First death from H5N1 “bird flu” in the US occurs amid surge in multiple infectious diseases
The death comes as multiple infectious diseases are surging throughout the US, including the 10th wave of the COVID-19 ...
Bird flu causes first casualty. Should we worry about an H5N1 outbreak here?
H5N1 - has led to the first known casualty. While there is no known cure, the CDC does recommend methods to protect yourself.
Bird Flu Has Been Found In All 50 States—Health Experts Recommend Taking These Safety Precautions
We asked public health and industry experts to break down the risks that bird flu presents to our food supply.
As US marks first H5N1 bird flu death, WHO and CDC say risk remains low
But, fatalities are not uncommon with H5N1 infections overall. According to data collected by the WHO, there have been 954 documented cases between 2003 and 2024. Of those, 464 were fatal, leading to ...
Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states
Though H5N1 has been circulating nationwide in wild birds, domestic poultry, and mammals since 2022, you may have only been ...
Bird flu confirmed in Austin as authorities warn public to stay cautious
AUSTIN, Texas — Bird flu has been detected in Travis County, Austin Public Health confirmed on Wednesday. Local public health officials say the state health department confirmed the H5N1 virus was ...
As bird flu concerns grow, Alberta researchers hope to launch wastewater monitoring for livestock
Alberta researchers are working to expand wastewater surveillance into the agriculture sector in an effort to identify early ...
New Research Suggests People Have 'Standby' Cells Ready to Fight Bird Flu
New research led by La Jolla Institute for Immunology scientists on the H5N1 virus, or “bird flu,” suggests that many people ...