The bird flu case is the first confirmed detection in commercial poultry in Pennsylvania since February 2024. The last detection in domestic birds was in a backyard flock on Octob

Use Protective Gear – If you work in poultry farming or handle birds, wear gloves, masks, and other protective clothing to prevent exposure. Cook Poultry and Eggs Thoroughly – Ensure all poultry products are cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F to kill any potential viruses.

Scientists are concerned that bird flu may eventually mutate so that it can readily spread among people – something it cannot currently do. This is because birds and humans have very different molecules along their respiratory tract and bird flu currently struggles to bind strongly to the human respiratory system.

Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. Havoc has followed on farms and in grocery stores and concerns mount for human health.

Are people at risk for bird flu? How can I protect myself? Bird flu’s risk for the general public is still low, with no signs of p

It’s also caused by the H5N1 bird flu that has devastated the poultry industry in recent months, resulting in egg s

Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket

Egg prices in America have been surging, and now it may be harder for people to keep the breakfast staple in their fridge. As the bird flu decimates flocks of laying hens and restricts their supply, grocery stores are implementing new policies to prevent people from hoarding eggs.

Egg prices are soaring in the U.S., and the reason goes beyond simple inflation. A massive outbreak of bird flu has wiped out millions of egg-laying hens, creating shortages and raising concerns far beyond grocery store shelves.