The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.

A global outbreak of avian flu is reaching Arizona, though officials believe the public health risk remains low. According to the Centers for Disease Control, H5 bird flu has spread in wild ...

As bird flu infections ... people stay away from sick or dead birds or other animals, and avoid touching surfaces contaminated with feces or saliva, such as litter or bedding. If you do have ...

This case was confirmed by the CDC on Friday, Dec. 13, and an additional 61 cases of the bird flu in humans have been reported ... This case does highlight the fact that, in addition to commercial ...

Even though the general risk of catching bird flu is low ... recommends that people stay away from sick or dead birds or ...

Doctors say the case of a teen left in critical condition shows H5N1 "can cause severe human illness." Mutations in the virus are deepening concerns about the spread of H5N1.

The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu -- a different subtype ... Nov. 13, 2024 — Why do some people develop severe flu symptoms? A study points the finger at an unsung portion ...

Q&A: Is the Risk From Bird Flu Rising ... exposed. “People that don’t work with animals – whether they’re cattle or with birds – are probably not at risk because it does not spread ...

The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird ... flu infection -- among them, raising the minimum number of viral particles needed to cause ... Nov. 13, 2024 — Why do some people develop ...

do not get infected with the bird flu viruses that can be dangerous to poultry or possibly spread to people," according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The five strains ...

A man in Louisiana has been hospitalized due to a severe case of bird flu H5N1 ... avian influenza A viruses generally do not cause infections in humans, isolated cases of human infections ...