Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say
Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through excretions, such as saliva and feces. Exposure to sick or dead animals is the primary way humans contract bird flu, according to the CDC.
New Orleans house cat infected with bird flu, officials say
The first case of bird flu was confirmed in New Orleans last week after the H5N1 virus was detected in a house cat on Jan. 14, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.  The agriculture department listed the case among other instances where the virus has turned up in mammals since May 2022.
Under Trump, we could be flying blind when it comes to bird flu, other infectious diseases
President Trump announced he's pulling the U.S. from the WHO. Now researchers are scrambling to understand what that means for the H5N1 bird flu pandemic.
Philadelphia reports first suspected case of bird flu in sick wild goose
Philadelphia health officials say a goose found next to Carroll Park in West Philadelphia had highly infectious bird flu.
Bird flu found in Yolo County backyard poultry flock, health officials say
Avian influenza, H5N1, had been detected in wild birds in Yolo County since 2022 but never before in a backyard poultry flock, according to a Thursday news release from county off
First suspected case of bird flu reported in Philadelphia
Public health officials in Philadelphia reported the first suspected case of bird flu in the city on Wednesday after a sick goose found in a West Philadelphia neighborhood was positive for the disease in preliminary tests.
Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to ...
100,000 Ducks to Be Killed After Bird Flu Strikes Long Island Farm
The highly infectious H5N1 strain has caused outbreaks across the country. Now, Long Island’s last duck farm must kill its ...
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the ...
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As bird flu cases rise, Brown experts stress government action
H5N1 bird flu has been found to infect mammals more extensively. Although there has yet to be evidence of human-to-human ...
Bird flu outbreak hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue; 99,000 birds being euthanized
Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.
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Bird flu in United States: Nine mutations detected in H5N1 Strain—Is the virus mutating faster?
Cases have been spreading across the country since April 2024 with 67 confirmed as of Thursday, according to the Centers for ...
Bird flu forces Long Island, N.Y., farm to kill 100,000 ducks
The owner of the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, N.Y., has been forced to euthanize its flock of more than 100,000 ducks due to positive bird flu tests.
Bird Flu: Vaccines May Drive Virus Evolution
"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers ...
US and Canada ease ban on French poultry imposed after bird flu vaccination
The United States and Canada have lifted embargoes on certain French poultry imports imposed after Paris decided to vaccinate ...