San Mateo County public health officials reported finding H5N1 bird flu in a pet cat and a backyard poultry flock.

One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. Havoc has followed on farms and in grocery stores and concerns mount for human health.

Where has bird flu been reported in Illinois? Are my pets at risk? Should I still be eating eggs? Here’s what to know about ...

Those who are concerned about the current situation regarding the coronavirus flu should look up the article published by Richard A. Hobday and John W. Cason in the October 2009 “American Journal ...

Should We Worry About a Dangerous Mutation? Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic H5N9 Avian Flu Identified in ... Continue Reading → ...

Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry ...

The Nature of Viruses Viruses are microscopic entities that require a host's cellular machinery to replicate. Unlike bacteria ...

People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For ...

EconoTimes is a global, independent publication that delivers comprehensive news, analysis, and insights on the economy, finance, and markets. Based in Korea, we offer a unique perspective on global ...

Spanish flu pandemic was caused by a particularly virulent strain of influenza virus. It infected 500 million people, caused ...