Public health experts share concerns that the H5N1 bird flu outbreak could turn into a pandemic. What to know after Louisiana resident died in January.

The US should worry about the avian flu 'because it could be another pandemic', an infectious diseases expert said.

As more humans become infected by H5N1 bird flu, experts worry of a new pandemic with 70 human cases in the U.S. including 1 death. What to look for.

Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the U.S. Here's what you need to know about the current situation.

H5N1 is a highly contagious strain of avian influenza A that primarily affects birds. It has circulated for years, but a more ...

Currently, the CDC is utilizing flu surveillance systems to monitor avian influenza in people. Experts are now warning that the circulation of avian influenza within mammals increases the risk of ...

The avian flu has not spread from human to human but ... according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is no known person-to-person spread and the US’s national ...

While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently considers the ... “The recent emergence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus infections in dairy cows and ...

Is the United States prepared for an avian flu pandemic? Over the past few weeks, headlines about the avian flu have appeared in several media outlets, fueling confusion and concern among many people.

The emergence and spread of new avian influenza variants have significantly ... USDA worked closely with the FDA on lab testing and with the CDC on public health matters. A response team including ...