In recent news appearances, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing ...

Here are six facts to know about bird flu. 1. Bird flu has not spread from person to person yet, but scientists expect it will. H5N1 is a subtype of influenza A that started in birds and has ...

Birds in the United States can be affected by avian flu, also called H5N1 bird flu or avian influenza. But can it affect your family? Bird flu is caused by avian influenza type A viruses ...

Kaitlyn Covert’s cousin died from the flu at age 4 — a few years before Covert was born. Growing up, her family adamantly warned others about the dangers of the flu. Covert, 19, never thought ...

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

An annual flu shot can help prevent the flu or minimize symptoms. Learn about common side effects, when to seek help, and how to support your body afterward. Getting an annual flu shot is one of ...

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 ...

Birds in the United States can be affected by avian flu, also called H5N1 bird flu or avian influenza. But can it affect your family? Bird flu is caused by avian influenza type A viruses ...

Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind in the world, Britain's government said.

The dangers of your pet getting bird flu include raw pet food, environmental exposure and more. Three experts explain how to protect your cat or dog.

Scientists attribute it to the fact that people had dealt with a similar version of flu that had circulated until about 1957. "They were still getting infected, but they had an advantage," say ...