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

H5N1 is a highly contagious strain of avian influenza A that primarily affects birds. It has circulated for years, but a more virulent variant emerged in 2024, decimating poultry flocks and raising ...

Among animals, more than 169 million commercial poultry or backyard birds have been infected in the current H5N1 outbreak, ...

Experts urge to prepare for possible new pandemic spreading in all 50 states: new H5N1 bird flu outbreak in cows, human infections. What to know ...

A call-to-action has been made by the Global Virus Network, who are urging world governments to increase surveillance and ...

Bird flu is easing with spring’s arrival, but migrating birds still pose risks. See how farmers are working to prevent ...

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 ...

Experts urge to prepare for possible new pandemic spreading in all 50 states: new H5N1 bird flu outbreak in cows, human infections. What to know ...

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

Symptoms of the bird flu usually appear between two days and a week after being exposed, according to the AAFP. They're ...