The US Is Not Ready for Bird Flu in Humans
Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins Right after President Donald Trump took office, amid the flurry of executive orders and agency upheavals,
It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild
That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.
How big of a problem is bird flu for Kansas people and pets? Here’s what an expert says
Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a virus that primarily impacts poultry flocks. It is usually passed onto them by migratory birds. The virus can cause birds to be lethargic, and suffer from respiratory issues like swollen eyelids and nasal discharge. In severe cases, the virus leads to death.
Is U.S. Prepared for Bird Flu’s Spread in Humans? One Expert Has Concerns
If and when bird flu -- already widespread in cattle, cats and other mammals -- gains the ability to transmit between people, the best Americans can hope for is to "control the speed of the train" with vaccines,
Bird flu spreads across the U.S.; is there a threat in NJ?
Bird flu continues to spread across the country, with the virus wiping out wild bird populations and devastating poultry farms. This week, dairy cattle in the U.S. tested positive for a strain of bird flu that had not been seen in cows.
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Bird flu: Getting the facts
The bird flu case is the first confirmed detection in commercial poultry in Pennsylvania since February 2024. The last ...
Where has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
More than 156 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United States since the outbreak began in January 2022. One person has been killed.
Cows infected by lethal bird flu strain never before seen in the animal showing respiratory symptoms, Nevada says
At least four cattle herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of H5N1 bird flu never before seen in cows, state ...
Experts are anxious that bird flu could become airborne — and jump-start another pandemic
Another late-2024 study found that viral shedding, the expulsion of viral particles, in the air related to transmissibility in mammals. A virus of H5N1 from an infected Texas dairy worker showed a low ...
Should I be worried about bird flu? Separating fact from fiction
Scientists are concerned that bird flu may eventually mutate so that it can readily spread among people – something it cannot ...
First H5N1 bird flu case confirmed in San Mateo backyard flock
The discovery of bird flu in the San Mateo backyard flock prompted health officials to remind people to take biosecurity ...
Second form of bird flu already linked to death of Louisiana senior now detected in dairy cattle
Nevada dairy cows have been infected with a new form of bird flu, the Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The news signifies that the H5N1 virus has spilled from birds into cows at least ...
Opinion
COMMENTARY: US might not dodge bird flu this time
In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery stores. The escalating threat of avian flu has forced farmers to kill millions of chickens to ...
Are eggs safe to eat? Kent State expert answers your questions about bird flu
Q&A: From people avoiding wild birds to farmers protecting their animals, Kent State epidemiologist Dr. Tara Smith shares ...