HCoV-HKU1, which spreads through respiratory droplets, is less severe than SARS or COVID-19. Experts suggested preventive ...

H7N9 — is detected in at a poultry farm; scientists learn past human flu exposure may provide some immunity to H5N1.

New computational modeling of avian influenza variants' immunoprotein interactions—developed by a research team at the ...

Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...

The idea, taken up by the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, worries scientists and veterinarians alike. It ...

The H5N1 avian influenza virus is mutating to evade immune defenses in mammals following prior infection or vaccination.

Health secretary RFK, Jr. has repeatedly suggested that farmers should let bird flu spread through flocks. Experts explain ...

Dec. 5, 2024 — Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the risk of becoming a pandemic virus?

R obert F. Kennedy Jr, the man in charge of the USA's health policy, has come up with a new plan for tackling the potential ...

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...

Federal health officials recommend people avoid drinking raw milk, as it can be contaminated with bacteria that poses health ...