What health experts believe will happen with bird flu in 2025
The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.
Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic 'red flags': report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping close eye on pandemic indicators amid bird flu cases arising in the United States.
Concerns over bird flu in US: Is it safe to eat eggs? Here's what experts say
With bird flu cases climbing in the U.S., and a recent unfortunate death in Louisiana, experts want you to know that your grocery store eggs are still safe.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19, when infectious disease experts were talking about a new virus that was sending people to the hospital with respiratory infections.
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
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CDC confirms first human death in US tied to bird flu
A patient death in Louisiana has become the first in the nation to be linked to the highly contagious bird flu, which has been spreading among wild birds across the country.
Moderna’s Stock Soars After CDC Reports First Bird Flu Death in the U.S.
Moderna's stock surged over 10% following the first U.S. avian influenza A (H5N1) death, as the company develops a vaccine.
Bird Flu Risk Remains Low After First US Death, WHO Says
The risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
What Does First U.S Bird Flu Death Tell Experts about Disease Severity?
Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s human cases have been mild
Vaccine Stocks Jump After CDC Reports First US Bird-Flu Death
On Monday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) reported the first human death in the country from the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu. Despite the death, CDC believes that the risk to the general public remains low due to a lack of evidence of human-to-human transmission.
What to know about the first bird flu–related death in the U.S.
H5N1 has infected 66 people in the United States since early 2024, mostly causing mild illness. A Louisiana man was the first to get severely sick.
Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says
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CDC says flu is on the rise with emergency room visits ‘very high’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu season is on the rise with emergency room visits for influenza now ...
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CDC and AVMA recommend against raw poultry in pets' diets amid bird flu concerns
Health officials are warning pet owners about a recent uptick in H5N1 bird flu cases spreading across the region.While the ...
Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
If taking charge of your health is among your New Year’s resolutions, you might consider getting your 2024–25 seasonal ...
Is Bird Flu headed to Central Illinois?
The first American has officially died from bird flu. He lived in Louisiana, but it has some in Central Illinois wondering if ...