CDC: Bird flu can spread from animals to humans in rare cases
In a report published earlier this year, the CDC says there have been rare instances over the last decade where bird flu viruses have spread from mammals to people. Examples include the spread of bird flu from a cat to a human in 2016 and from cows in 2024.
Community Focus: How does bird flu spread, and how is it impacting Americans?
Maria Peterson, an assistant professor of animal science at the University of Rhode Island, joined 12 News at 4 to talk about how avian flu spreads and how the virus is affecting both our animals
How much has bird flu spread in WA?
The outbreak has sickened and killed millions of animals, caused alarm among farmers, and, perhaps most notably to the public, raised the price of eggs.
Bird flu spread is ‘slowing down,’ California officials say
The news comes as skyrocketing egg prices have become a national political issue, noted by President Donald Trump.
Your questions about cats and bird flu risk, answered
San Jose, Calif. — Bird flu isn’t just affecting chickens and cows; it’s hitting pet cats.
Two Kansas cats have contracted bird flu. What vets say about keeping your pets safe
Officials in Pottawatomie County, Kansas reported on March 6 that two cats had tested positive for bird flu. Owners concerned about the virus can keep their cats indoors and reassess their diets.
The Latest on Bird Flu Research, Infected Cats, and More
No new human cases of avian influenza have been reported, and poultry infections are low so far in March. But infections in cats are continuing, and new research is raising concerns about the virus
What is bird flu, and should you be worried about it?
Bird flu has been spreading in North America since late 2021, but recently the situation has taken some concerning turns. In January, the first person in the US died from bird flu. In February, two more people were hospitalized,
Is your pet susceptible to catching bird flu?
With the recent spike in bird flu across Ohio, it would be advisable to keep a close eye on your pets. Cats, much more than dogs, are at risk of catching the virus, veterinary experts say, although they don’t know why that’s the case.
What You Should Know About Bird Flu Before Eating Eggs & Poultry
Is it safe to eat eggs and poultry during a bird flu outbreak? 🦠🍳 In this short but essential video, we break down what you need to know about bird flu (avian influenza) and how it affects poultry products.
NDOW helps detect bird flu
Nevada Department of Wildlife helps detect bird flu through necropsies of dead birds who show no sign of trauma of obvious disease
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What’s Driving High Egg Prices: Bird Flu, or Corporate Greed?
Bird flu is sweeping through egg-laying chickens in the United States at an unprecedented rate. So far in 2025, 30 million ...
Bird flu facts for families
Birds in the United States can be affected by avian flu, also called H5N1 bird flu or avian influenza. But can it affect your ...
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BIRD FLU CONCERN SPELL TROUBLE FOR MIGRATORY GROUPS FLYING OVER THE KEYS
We have been hearing a lot about avian influenza, or H5N1, and the price of eggs in the news recently. It got me thinking: ...
In bird flu fight, Agriculture Department almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.
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Previously Undiscovered Cases of Avian Flu in Veterinarians Are Worrisome
The discovery of silent H5N1 infections in unexpected populations, the emergence of new variants, and its potential to evolve ...