Older adults who were exposed to seasonal flu viruses that circulated prior to 1968 are more likely to have some protection against H5N1, and children would benefit more from H5N1 vaccines.

The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, was detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County​, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

Another chicken flock tests positive for bird flu in Mississippi. What are the risks? How do I know if I have it? What you ...

The dangers of your pet getting bird flu include raw pet food, environmental exposure and more. Three experts explain how to ...

Three live bird markets in New Jersey, including one in Mercer County, have confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), according to state and federal agricultural authorities. The ...

The spread of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, continues to impact bird populations in Indiana, with Greene County reporting dead sandhill cranes. Experts say the risk of humans ...

Four cases of avian influenza (H5N1) were detected in three pet cats and a live bird in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. This is the first time the strain infecting domestic cats in India, raising ...

Researchers at Texas Biomed identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. Bad news: this strain is ...

A case of avian influenza has been confirmed in Shelburne County. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said they received a report of a sick bird on March 3, and investigated based on a suspicion ...

This is the first report of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza viruses — better known as bird flu — in New Jersey. Does this mean people are at danger? Here's what you should know about the ...

“We want to better understand the potential exposures that backyard flock owners and bird rescuers face when it comes to avian influenza, so we can help prevent future human bird flu infections ...

Bird flu watchers are concerned the possibility of long-distance transmission could lead to the virus reaching Australian and New Zealand islands. The deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza ...