Although the avian flu (H5N1) virus may not be making the news as frequently, it is still working hard behind the scenes, ...

New versions of the H5N1 virus are increasingly adept at spreading. Suggestions to either let it rip in poultry or vaccinate the birds could backfire.

New research uses bird droppings to track avian flu in remote regions, revealing hidden hotspots and potential for early ...

More than 11,700 chickens were culled in Odisha’s Puri in February this year after detecting the H5N1 strain of avian influenza ...

Virus experts are issuing an “urgent call to action” about bird flu, warning about a rising threat from H5N1 and offering steps to prevent pandemic.

While bird flu has been around for decades, the discovery in 2024 that the deadly pathogen spread from a wild bird to a cow came as a surprise to virus watchers, according to news officials.In ...

Still, the last five years have made many increasingly vigilant about viruses spreading. If you're still concerned about encountering the bird flu, here's what medical experts want you to know.

Virologists across the globe are raising alarms over the spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus, which is now infecting not just birds, but cattle and humans.While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

H5N1 is a specific strain of influenza A virus, also known as bird flu. The avian flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease that primarily affects birds, but can also infect other animals ...

Experts warn about the possibility of a new pandemic in 2025 as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads across all 50 states, impacting US dairy farms and leading to human infections. Here's what to know.

He said "the bird flu is just as concerning" and explained how fast the virus has spread among dairy cattle. What is H5N1? H5N1 is a specific strain of influenza A virus, also known as bird flu.