Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans
When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to ...
US bird flu outbreak in cattle: The global risk to humans
A second type of the virus, D1.1, has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, US. A second type of bird flu H5N1 detected in ...
Money for foreign animal disease prevention is vital for US agriculture | Opinion
The last House Ag Committee passed a farm bill; it needs to get to the president's desk to protect farmers, write G.T.
Symptoms of flu: What to know about Influenza A and B as Illinois cases rise
Illinois is seeing a "notable increase" in hospital admissions for flu cases, according to state health officials, as levels of respiratory viruses continue to tick up. But which type of flu is ...
'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing
A federal scientific publication has returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of ...
As bird flu spreads, what is the risk from eggs and milk?
As bird flu spreads in the United States, are there are any risks of the virus from drinking milk or eating eggs? Here's what you need to know, according to experts.
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 ...
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Should we be worried about bird flu, the 'unpredictable shape-shifter'?
Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily change as influenza can rapidly change.