Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here’s why.
First come the horseshoe crabs. Hoisting their round, tank-like shells, they trundle out of the Delaware Bay under the first ...
What to know about the spread of the bird flu
The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.
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Bird flu outbreak spreads: Maps show California takes worst hit among states most affected
A person in Louisiana contracted the nation's first serious human case of avian influenza, or bird flu, and was admitted to ...
We ‘have our head in the sand’: Health experts warn US isn’t reacting fast enough to threat of bird flu
The US hasn’t learned lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that it could use to mitigate the threat of pathogens like H5N1 bird ...
Surge in flu puts health services under 'pressure'
The number of people consulting their GP about the illness reached the highest level recorded in seven years ...
New combo tests let you check for COVID and flu at home. How well do they work?
The Globe spoke with infectious disease experts about how and when to use the new combo tests. Like a COVID-19 test, the new ...
Flu season is here. Here’s what you can do about it.
More Americans are getting infected with seasonal influenza and seeking care, a regular occurrence this time of year.
New hospital mask-wearing rules over flu concerns
Patients and visitors at hospitals across south Wales are being told to wear masks to control the spread of infection amid ...