Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. ... which is how the current outbreak in U.S. dairy farms began. Infected dairy cows produce far less milk while sick.

A new bird flu outbreak has been confirmed as the virus continues to spread across the U.S. The deadly H7N9 strain was detected on a poultry farm in Noxubee, Mississippi, last week.

The current outbreak of avian influenza among dairy cows in the U.S. began in February 2022. Since then, eleven human cases of bird flu have been confirmed.

The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.

Avian influenza, or “bird flu,” is a disease caused by influenza A viruses that spread widely among wild birds, and can cause outbreaks in commercial and backyard poultry flocks. Though there ...

Flu outbreak is causing a deadly children’s brain illness: What you should know. Updated: Feb. 19, 2025, 7:07 a.m. ... someone who had severe bird flu,” she said.