Recent viral mutations have shown avian influenza’s adaptability to mammalian hosts, prompting infectious disease, animal ...

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...

In a briefing to member states today, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today urged ...

As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues, scientists are working to better understand the virus's threat to human ...

The owner feels so bad. The whole thing is just tragic. She feels terrible. She feels like she killed her cat.” ...

In January, the first person in the US died from bird flu. Learn what the symptoms are and how you can stay safe ...

Eggs from backyard flocks that have direct contact with migrating waterfowl might be more concerning, but avian influenza generally hampers egg production and causes most birds to die.

It does sound like the finch is ailing. There are a number of conditions that could be to blame, but it sounds very much like avian flu. To be safe, you might want to take down your feeders for a bit.

Lessons learned from COVID-19 prepared the U.S. for the next viral scourge, but much of that progress is at risk of being unraveled, experts say.

Health officials in Ontario's Peel Region say they are investigating suspected cases of avian influenza after a "large number" of dead wild birds were recently discovered. Peel Public Health says ...