Oregon officials said people should avoid contact with birds that seem sick or are dead to avoid spreading a highly ...

Scientists have discovered that avian influenza viruses have a gene that makes them incredibly resistant to heat, rendering ...

The Galveston County Health District announced Monday that avian influenza, also known as H5N1, had been confirmed in the ...

New bird flu mutations can survive human fever, making the virus potentially more dangerous. Learn how PB1 gene increases ...

Some 130 wild birds have tested positive for bird flu in Michigan, with most detections in Canada geese, bald eagles and ...

The death from bird flu of a person in Washington is a reminder that avian flu is circulating widely during flu season, ...

It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...

Woodstock residents are being advised to avoid contact with wild birds and bird droppings after two geese found dead in ...

In rare cases, bird flu can be caught by humans; members of the public are being warned not to touch any sick or dead birds.

Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were ...

Galveston County health officials say local wild birds have tested positive for H5 avian influenza and are warning residents ...