The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and its potential threat to humans.

The HPAI H5N1 virus has spread globally, infecting birds, mammals, and some humans. Most human cases are mild.

“For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can ...

Local health officials are warning of a rise in Influenza. At least 30 people have been hospitalized in the past few weeks, according to officials at Sanford Health in Fargo. It’s not unusual for this ...

President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced on Friday that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation's ...

Public health experts are urging vigilance amid recent reports of severe bird flu cases in two North American patients.

The Biden administration is committing $306 million to strengthen the nation's response to the H5N1 avian influenza, according to a Jan. 3 HHS news release shared with Becker's. The commitment aims to ...

Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak.

The recent bird flu outbreak in the United States has not yet resulted in any positive human tests in Maine, although public ...

Feeling under the weather? Local health officials are tracking a variety of viruses making rounds in the community right now.

Flu activity is spiking across Southern California, which is leading to a concerning number of pediatric hospitalizations. Doctors said the threat of bird flu is making this season particularly ...