Historically, human H5N1 infections were sporadic and always related to exposure to infected poultry. As of November 2024, more than 900 human cases in 24 countries had been reported, with ...

Although those vaccine materials were designed using versions of H5N1 flu from the early 2000s, a recent study suggests that they create an antibody response to the newer 2.3.4.4b versions that ...

H5N1 is one of the more common bird flu strains to make the jump from birds to humans. The infected birds spread the virus through their saliva, mucus and feces.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, also known as H5N1 bird flu, is a viral infection that has seen a large spike in infections across the U.S., in wild birds, poultry, cattle and humans.

Experts warn about the possibility of a new pandemic in 2025 as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads across all 50 states, impacting US dairy farms and leading to human infections. Here's what to know.

Experts believe three more cats in Los Angeles County have been infected with H5N1 bird flu. Two others succumbed to the disease earlier this month after drinking recalled raw milk from Fresno ...

PIC's gene-edited pigs are highly resistant to one of the most harmful viruses affecting pig populations worldwide today. ... Cases of H5N1 have been found in goats, cows, and recently, humans.

Bird flu, also known as H5N1, has been around for decades. But the discovery in 2024 that the virus spread from wild birds to cows came as a surprise to public health experts, according to officials .

The H5N1 bird flu, spreading across all 50 U.S. states, raises concerns about a potential pandemic. The virus has impacted dairy farms, poultry flocks, and humans, with one confirmed human death ...

Experts warn about the possibility of a new pandemic in 2025 as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads across all 50 states, impacting US dairy farms and leading to human infections. Here's what to know.

What is the H5N1 situation in Washington? In Washington, bird flu was first identified in a backyard flock in May 2022, according to the Washington State Department of Public Health. The first ...

Virologists across the globe are raising alarms over the spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus, which is now infecting not just birds, but cattle and humans.While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...