What to know about the spread of the bird flu
The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.
First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says
The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher.
What is bird flu, and how did it get to a Louisiana patient? Here's how it spreads to humans.
H5N1 usually spreads to people through contact with infected or dead birds, as with the Louisiana patient. Currently, there are no known cases of human-to-human transmission, said the CDC's Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the illness in the United States
What to Know About Bird Flu in the U.S. After CDC Announces First ‘Severe’ Human Case
Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.
What Is Severe Bird Flu and How Concerned Should I Be? Infectious Disease Doctors Explain H5N1
At baseline, bird flu is usually severe in humans. Of the 863 reported H5N1 bird flu cases reported worldwide between 2003 and 2021, 456 ended in death, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). That’s a mortality rate of nearly 50%.
Speaking with infectious disease doctor about latest bird flu developments
Dr. Simone Wildes, of South Shore Health, answers questions about the latest news on the avian flu outbreak. Not everyone enjoyed Beyoncé's Christmas Day halftime performance. "My grandfather sold real estate for decades.
What is bird flu, and should you be worried? UGA head of influenza research has answers.
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Which Animals Have Caught Bird Flu In The U.S.?
Avian influenza has spread far beyond the nation's birds, infecting all manner of creatures from zoo animals, wild mammals, ...
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What is bird flu? Here's what you need to know about the H5N1 virus
The first 'severe' human case of bird flu has many around the country concerned, but those in New Jersey may not need to ...
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Bird flu confirmed in Vermont, backyard flock put down. What to know about the virus
A backyard flock of birds in Vermont tested positive for bird flu last week, state officials announced Thursday. The ...
Dr. Marc Siegel on bird flu: ‘California worries me’ due to spread of disease in cattle
Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman and Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel have the latest on the spread of bird flu in the United States on ‘Fox News Live.’ ...
California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in ...
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Pet Food Recall Linked to Bird Flu Contamination: What to Know
Pet food company Northwest Naturals is recalling a batch of its raw turkey pet food after a cat died from bird flu linked to ...
Is my pet safe from bird flu in North Carolina? What you need to know for cats & dogs
A brand of natural cat food was recalled on Tuesday, Dec. 24 after reports that a cat in Oregon who ate the pet food ...