Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Cats and Chickens

Bird flu outbreak has killed 20 million chickens in the U.S.
A severe bird flu outbreak has killed millions of chickens, causing egg prices to rise. The virus has spread to dairy cows and even pets.
The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Cats and Chickens
H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread amid commercial and backyard poultry, and additional cases have been reported in domestic cats
What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
Yolo County backyard chickens test positive for bird flu
A first-time detection of a specific strain of bird flu (H5N1) has been made in a backyard poultry farm in Yolo County, according to Yolo County officials. H5N1 has been detected in wild birds within the county since 2022,
Bird Flu: Vaccines May Drive Virus Evolution
"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers wrote.
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the country’s first human death due to bird flu, vaccination isn’t yet recommended.
The bird flu virus is evolving. NBC News medical analyst shares what you need to know
Leading pulmonologist and NBC News medical analyst Dr. Vin Gupta explains that while the virus is evolving, there has been no evidence of human-to-human transmission
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Bird Flu detected in Yolo County backyard poultry flock
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu and influenza A, has been detected in a backyard poultry flock in Yolo County, according to the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency and the Yolo County ...
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Why local poultry farmers say $10 million bird flu reimbursement falls short
Sonoma County chicken and duck ranchers are grateful for the boost they received. They also insist the money doesn’t come ...
The Brown Daily Herald19h
As bird flu cases rise, Brown experts stress government action
H5N1 bird flu has been found to infect mammals more extensively. Although there has yet to be evidence of human-to-human ...
CDC confirms bird flu case in San Francisco child. What is bird flu?
Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses, according to the CDC. The virus mostly spreads between birds and ...
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Is bird flu subsiding in Tulare County? What to know as virus reshapes farming practices
A commercial duck meat breeder in Tulare County had an outbreak affecting 41,100 ducks that was reported on Dec. 14, but the ...
Science News7d
What bird flu experts are watching for in 2025
Since early 2024, the U.S. has logged 66 human cases of H5N1. Scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the virus’s spread as we enter a new year.
The Manhattan Mercury11d
Tragic Pet Cat Deaths Linked to Bird Flu in Raw Milk
including 37 in California, according to the CDC. One death has been reported in Louisiana. Mild illnesses have been seen ...
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Bird flu has surged through California’s dairy cattle. So why has it left beef cattle alone?
Although the virus has been detected at more than 700 California dairies, not a single non-dairy cow has tested positive, ...