This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but ...

A prophylactic antibody-based immune therapy protects monkeys against severe disease caused by H5N1 avian flu, University of ...

Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a ...

It is also possible for people to get infected from contact with a sick cat, Troisi said. The situation with the virus is ...

The fear of another pandemic has resulted in the culling of millions of chickens, ducks, turkeys, and now ostriches. But some experts believe they are not enough of a risk to cause such hardship to fa ...

The US Department of HHS is awarding the pharmaceutical company Moderna $590 million to continue developing a vaccine to protect against bird flu.

People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For ...

As bird flu continues to spread across the U.S. and Eastern Shore of Maryland, here's a look at how you can keep yourself and ...

The potential for a bird flu pandemic is real, warns EFSA as it encourages industry to step up safety protocols and ...

Bird flu viruses pose an increasing threat, with the potential to adapt to humans and trigger future pandemics, European disease experts warned yesterday. Thirty-four genetic mutations that might ...

Massachusetts officials announced Wednesday that bird flu is now considered to be “widespread” in the state and urged the ...