"Infections among mammalian species in frequent contact with humans should be closely monitored," the researchers wrote ...

Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible pandemic.

The first death caused by H5N1 bird flu was reported in January 2025. Some believe the virus could eventually pose a ...

and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) confirmed on Wednesday a case of measles in an adult in Denver. The new case is a household contact of the first Denver case ...

Scientists warn that bird flu infections in household pets could create new pathway for human transmission after cases spiked ...

In July, 10 more human cases were reported in Colorado ... and scientists are focused on two big questions: The CDC views the risk of bird flu to the public as low. Khan agrees — for now.

More than 100 federal scientists who track bird flu, including vaccine and food safety experts, have been laid off. This ...