What you need to know about bird flu in the Pacific Northwest
The bird flu virus that killed 20 big cats in Washington and a pet cat in Oregon and is circulating among cows, poultry and wild birds isn't yet a threat to the general public, experts say. Why it matters: The first human death from bird flu isn't indicative of an imminent crisis,
Health officials confirm country's first bird flu-related human death
The patient contracted the virus after exposure to both backyard poultry and wild birds, Louisiana health officials said.
Protecting your pets from bird flu
The U.S. is battling a bird flu outbreak in wild animals, poultry, and dairy cows—and many are also concerned about their pets. Dr. Stephany Lewis, wildlife medical director at the University of Illinois,
Bird flu likely cause of N.J. wild bird deaths, officials say
Bird flu is suspected to have caused the death of multiple wild birds recovered across the state last week, New Jersey Fish and Wildlife announced. At least seven snow geese, two Canada geese, and two hawks have yielded presumptive positive results so far for avian influenza,
Expert: No bird flu vaccine needed for people yet
Experts say no bird flu vaccine is needed for humans yet, as mild cases among dairy workers don't warrant it. The current H5N1 strain shows low human transmission risk and responds well to antivirals.
Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At the same time, recent CDC data shows that seasonal influenza A is rising across the U.
First US human death from bird flu is more serious than you may think
Two months shy of the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, the US has recorded its first human death as a result of avian influenza H5N1 infection. The unidentified Louisiana man contracted the virus through contact with infected wild and domestic birds on his property
Three bird flu outbreaks detected at DC-area poultry factories, putting region on alert
Outbreaks of bird flu have been detected at three poultry operations in Maryland and Delaware, putting the Washington, D.C., ...
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Washington reports 14 cases of bird flu in humans; what should the Clark County know about avian flu?
There have been 14 recorded cases of avian influenza among humans in Washington, but none in Clark County. Local health ...
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Role reversal: Avian flu makes birds a menace to cats
Scientists and volunteers with the Olympic Cougar Project said they have the opportunity now to study bird flu in wild ...
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana patient, officials say
The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized weeks ago in critical condition ...
Why The U.S. Could Be Making The Same Mistakes With Bird Flu As It Did With COVID-19
The first severe human case of bird flu was recently reported in the U.S. Here are some ways the U.S. may be repeating the ...
Bird flu continues to egg up prices
When bird flu is detected in a domestic flock, the entire flock must be slaughtered to prevent spread. These cullings reduce ...
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Bird flu impacts egg supply and prices in Washington
WASHINGTON STATE - Avian Influenza is affecting egg supply and prices in Washington, according to state and federal officials ...
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Can Bird Flu be transmitted through eggs, dairy, or poultry? A food safety expert explains
As bird flu cases crop up across the country, here's what a food safety expert wants you to know about getting the virus from ...
Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before ...
Bird Flu Patient in Louisiana Becomes First Human Death in Current H5N1 Outbreak
The case in Louisiana is the first human death from bird flu in the U.S. during this current outbreak, but there was a death ...
Bird flu detected in Austin ducks as cases of the contagious virus rise across the state
Texas officials detected the bird flu in multiple domestic ducks found dead in a North Austin pond this month.