The sightings of dead geese on Lake Champlain have concerned local citizens as to the spread of avian flu to other animals and humans. Westport Town Supervisor Michael K. Tyler was not pleased when he ...

If you have sick birds in your BACKYARD flock, please report them to WSDA’s Sick Bird Hotline at 1-800-606-3056. If your farm ...

Launched during the pandemic, the Bloomberg School's Public Health on Call podcast has become a powerful tool to translate fact-based health news to the masses ...

Step right this way, folks, but note the foot marks on the floor. Please stay at least six feet apart and keep your masks on.

Part of a hiking trail near Fisherman's Park in Harford County was shut down after officials said they found dead vultures ...

The current risk to humans, especially those outside the agriculture industry, remains “very low,” according to the CDC. So far, the bird flu virus has not been found to bind well to human ...

H5N1 influenza is evolving rapidly, weakening the effectiveness of existing antibodies and increasing its potential threat to ...

Five high-level officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leaving. The departures were announced ...

It’s understood that weather can influence how diseases and viruses are spread, but could a windy spring in Texas mean bird ...

Zoetis received conditional USDA approval for an avian flu vaccine. Major poultry and dairy ... USDA worked closely with the FDA on lab testing and with the CDC on public health matters.

Mar. 17, 2025 — 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 ...