Two ways bird flu could cause a human pandemic
The US just recorded the first death from severe bird flu. Experts say it's not too early, or unreasonable, to prepare for the worst.
How deadly is bird flu in humans? What we know as US confirms first death
The U.S. has reported its first death due to bird flu, aka H5N1. How deadly is H5N1? Experts discuss bird flu fatality rate amid ongoing outbreak.
First human death from bird flu reported: What is bird flu and how do you get it?
Reports of the bird flu were detected in April in a farm in Texas. Since then, the dominant strain — H5N1 — was later detected in the first-confirmed human case in the United States. That person has recently died.
Does the First U.S. Death Mean Bird Flu Is Getting More Dangerous?
A ny time a person catches H5N1, or bird flu, their infection is a chance for the virus to mutate in the wrong direction. When someone dies from the bird flu—as an elderly Louisiana man did on Jan. 6, becoming the first U.S. death from the disease—experts get especially concerned.
CDC Confirms Another Human Bird Flu Case, Bringing Total to 67
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed another human H5N1 avian flu case -- otherwise known as bird flu -- in California on Thursday, bringing the nationwide total of cases to 67.
Bird flu case confirmed as protection zone set up
Birds within the protection zone should not be kept outdoors and there should be no movement of birds or eggs within or out of the zone except under licence, according to the coun
Nearly 500 birds euthanized in Spartanburg County due to bird flu
Authorities pursued a large group of motorcyclists as they performed stunts at high speeds in Los Angeles County Thursday night. Two suspects were initially wanted for a traffic violation and refused to pull over,
Health officials confirm 1st bird flu case in San Bernardino County
Local health officials on Wednesday announced San Bernardino County’s first confirmed case of H5N1 bird flu in a domestic cat. According to the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, […]
What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease
A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could ...
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The bird flu is low-risk for most people — for now
The bird flu virus circulating among cows, poultry and wild birds isn't yet a threat to the general public, but experts say ...
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How Close Are We to the Avian Flu Outbreak Escalating Into a Pandemic?
Avian flu is rampant in poultry farms and in wild birds in the U.S. Every mutation brings the virus one step closer to the ...
How do people catch bird flu?
The current risk to the public is low, according to the CDC, but there are certain occupations and situations that can ...
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As bird flu spreads, how worried should pet owners be about their animal contracting the virus?
While the risk of a domesticated cat getting infected is small, veterinarians say to keep it indoors and avoid feeding it raw ...
Yes, there is a bird flu vaccine
The U.S. has developed a bird flu vaccine that can be prepared when needed. It’s not currently available because health ...
What to know about bird flu
The nation has recorded its first fatality from the H5N1 bird flu, and while health officials say risk to the public remains low, there are still a few things to know. The U.S. Centers for Disease ...