Among animals, more than 169 million commercial poultry or backyard birds have been infected in the current H5N1 outbreak, ...

The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, subtype H5N1 in dairy cattle was confirmed in March 2024 by the U.S ...

Experts urge to prepare for possible new pandemic spreading in all 50 states: new H5N1 bird flu outbreak in cows, human infections. What to know ...

Bird flu, also known as H5N1, has been around for decades. But a discovery in 2024 came as a surprise to public health ...

A call-to-action has been made by the Global Virus Network, who are urging world governments to increase surveillance and biosecurity measures for H5N1.

Bird flu is easing with spring’s arrival, but migrating birds still pose risks. See how farmers are working to prevent ...

Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the United States more than a year after the first human case was detected ...

Since the beginning of 2022, around 168 billion poultry birds have been affected by avian influenza, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

See our factfile below to find out: Also known as avian influenza, bird flu is an infectious ... vaccination would include key workers, such as front line NHS staff and vulnerable groups such ...

The H5N1 avian influenza virus, or bird flu, has reached alarming levels globally, and Canada is on high alert. H5N1 is known for infecting hundreds of bird species and dozens of mammals.

An outbreak at an Otago egg farm of pathogenic avian influenza in December was New Zealand's first case of the disease. Image / Patrimonio Designs The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI ...