What is bird flu, and how did it get to a Louisiana patient? Here's how it spreads to humans.
H5N1 usually spreads to people through contact with infected or dead birds, as with the Louisiana patient. Currently, there are no known cases of human-to-human transmission, said the CDC's Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.
CDC Confirms First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu in the US. Here's What You Should Know
This marks the first case of H5N1 bird flu in the US connected to backyard flock exposure, according to health officials.
What to know about the bird flu outbreak as California declares a state of emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s declaration has riled up concern, particularly in other top dairy-producing states, such as Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
What to know about bird flu symptoms as US reports first 'severe' human case
At least 61 people in the US have contracted bird flu amid outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. What are the symptoms? What to know about highly pathogenic avian influenza, aka, H5N1.
US has first severe bird flu case. When should we start to worry?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called it the first severe case in the U.S., though the risk to most of the public is still low.
Tracking bird flu in Louisiana
A topic of conversation in recent weeks has been bird flu. There have been cases in different parts of the country, including Louisiana.
Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California
The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S.
‘Bird flu symptoms’: Online searches spike after first severe case in US
Google searches for bird flu symptoms shot up 500%, with bird flu topping all trending "symptoms" searches, according to the search engine's data.
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What is bird flu and are you at risk?
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What to know about the bird flu outbreak as concerns about U.S. cases grow
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Bird flu outbreaks, high holiday demand push egg prices up again. Here's what to know
Bird flu continues to impact eggs prices nearly two years after the initial price shock. Now the demand for cage-free eggs is ...
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Bird flu is reaching Arizona. Here's what to know
A global outbreak of avian flu is reaching Arizona, though officials believe the public health risk remains low.
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What Bird Flu Means for Milk
In response to the spread of bird flu in raw milk, the USDA announced a national strategy requiring milk samples nationwide ...
With government shutdown looming, what happens to bird flu surveillance?
As government agencies prepare for a potential shutdown, questions about a potentially burgeoning H5N1 bird flu pandemic are ...
What is avian influenza? Know its cause, symptoms and prevention
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has re-surfaced as a global health threat in 2024. According to the United ...