Pet owners must take "proper precautions to reduce the risk of spread," said Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and professor.

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.

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As bird flu spread among animals soars in the United States, hospitals are being told to proactively screen for potential ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul this morning announced that bird flu has arrived in the New York Metro area, with a total of seven cases reported so far in poultry. As a precaution, she ordered a one-week shutdown ...

When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu picking up mutations that might lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns 1 infectious disease expert.

Where has bird flu been reported in Illinois? Are my pets at risk? Should I still be eating eggs? Here’s what to know about ...

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk ...

When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to ...

Hi, I’m Dr. Robin Miller of HealthDay.  Today, we’re going to talk bird flu – the increasing numbers, the newest mutation, whether it’s a threat to humans ...

Q&A: From people avoiding wild birds to farmers protecting their animals, Kent State epidemiologist Dr. Tara Smith shares ...