How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic
A variant of the virus caused disease in people in 1997, when there was a small but deadly outbreak in Hong Kong. Eighteen people had confirmed diagnoses, and six of them died. Since then, there have been sporadic cases around the world—but no large outbreaks.
Can You Get Bird Flu from Eggs? Your Egg Safety Questions Answered
Eggs can be eaten in many different forms: scrambled, poached, fried, boiled or in omelets, soufflés, custards or meringues. But one way that food safety experts say they shouldn’t be consumed is raw.
Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here's What to Know About the Virus
The United States has reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu, marking a somber moment in the ongoing outbreak of the virus. The Louisiana Department of Health announced in a statement on Monday that a patient over the age of 65,
Bird flu will be the next pandemic unless health officials take 6 critical steps, experts say
The time for urgency, the experts say, is now.
What Does First U.S. Bird Flu Death Tell Experts about Disease Severity?
Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s human cases have been mild
Bird Flu Has Been Found In All 50 States—Health Experts Recommend Taking These Safety Precautions
We asked public health and industry experts to break down the risks that bird flu presents to our food supply.
Bird Flu Is a National Embarrassment
America should have more aggressively intervened almost a year ago.
As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?
The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus ...
California child is presumed positive for bird flu
A child in San Francisco who had red eyes and a fever had a probable case of H5N1 bird flu, according to the city’s ...
Out of eggs? Some Florida stores facing shortages due to bird flu
Easter is still months away, but grocery shopping could soon become an egg hunt as the impact of the bird flu outbreak is ...
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As bird flu spreads, how worried should pet owners be about their animal contracting the virus?
While the risk of a domesticated cat getting infected is small, veterinarians say to keep it indoors and avoid feeding it raw ...
Cambodian Man Dies From Bird Flu
A 28-year-old Cambodian man died from bird flu on Friday after eating sick chickens, the health ministry said.
Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread
The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus.
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Bird flu: What Illinois residents should know following first US death from the virus
Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human ...
Cats can carry bird flu: What to watch for
Though cats are at risk of contracting the disease, the CDC says the chances of contracting the virus are low in livestock, ...