Nevada dairy worker infected with new bird flu strain becomes state's first human case
A new variant of the bird flu has infected a dairy worker in Nevada marking the state's first human case of the H5N1 avian influenza.
No bird flu in McLean County, says the Health Department — and human risk is currently low
A McLean County Health Department administrator breaks down what is known about the bird flu, or H5N1 strain of influenza A.
Ask an expert: Is H5N9 bird flu a threat to humans?
UC San Francisco's Rais Vohra, MD, explains recent increase in reported virus infections and the risks of consuming raw cow’s milk.
New bird flu variant found in dairy cattle. Can H5N1 be transmitted to humans?
The variant of bird flu that killed a Louisiana resident has now been found in dairy cows. Until now, the human cases of bird flu traced to cattle have been mild, mostly eye infections. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that a strain previously found only in wild birds has turned up in dairy herds in Nevada ‒ raising concerns that future human infections could be more serious.
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 agriculture officials confirmed Wednesday, and respiratory symptoms like coughing and sneezing have been reported.
Here is what Lehigh Valley hospitals say they are doing about bird flu
Avian influenza is continuing to plague poultry and dairy farming operations, and with the virus spreading across the country with no sign of stopping, some infectious disease experts in the Lehigh Valley say they are looking out for bird flu in the community.
Nevada confirms 1st human case of H5N1 bird flu from infected cattle
Nevada just confirmed its first human case of avian flu from infected cattle. Nevada’s first case was found in Churchill County, the Central Nevada Health District announced on Monday.
Bird flu latest updates: 68 human cases reported in 11 states but officials say public health risk is still low
Yahoo News provides the latest updates on the spread of bird flu in the U.S. and its effect on rising egg prices and shortages.
Mason County has its first case of bird flu, WA state Department of Agriculture announces
Most of the 55 WA flocks identified as infected with bird flu — three commercial, 52 backyard — have had contact with wild waterfowl, according to the state. Bailey Stover [email protected] Mason County has its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds.
Can you get bird flu from eggs? Here are the answers to all your pressing questions.
We talked to experts about where the science is on risks to humans and how the virus is messing with the food supply.
Bird flu kills 22 Texas vultures, spurring warning about virus
Texas Parks and Wildlife said the most recent infected birds came from Landa Park in New Braunfels. In total, 22 vultures ...
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Can pigeons in NYC get bird flu? Are eggs safe to eat? Infectious disease doctor weighs in
While there is a nonzero chance, it is highly unlikely that a pigeon you encounter will be infected with the virus and even less likely that a human will contract bird flu from it.
What are the symptoms of bird flu? Avian flu cases top 126K in New York
Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of ...
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Where is bird flu in Louisiana? What we know about the outbreak and response
The soaring price of eggs is a ripple effect of an ongoing outbreak of avian influenza, also known as H5N1 or bird flu, which ...
The flu is walloping Mass. in unusual second surge of the season: ‘It’s like a tsunami’
The flu is walloping every corner of Massachusetts in an unusual second surge of the season, with people reporting flu-like ...
Bird flu has caused growing problems for the last year. Here's what we know so far.
Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. Havoc has followed on farms and in grocery stores and concerns mount ...