Bird flu, also known as H5N1, has been around for decades. But a 2024 discovery came as a surprise to public health experts.

He said “the bird flu is just as concerning” and explained how fast the virus has spread among dairy cattle. H5N1, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, is a specific strain of influenza A ...

A research team led by the School of Public Health in the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in ...

Experts urge to prepare for possible new pandemic spreading in all 50 states: new H5N1 bird flu outbreak in cows, human infections. What to know ...

A call-to-action has been made by the Global Virus Network, who are urging world governments to increase surveillance and ...

H5N1 is a strain of influenza A, better known as bird flu. This highly contagious virus mainly targets birds but can also spread to other animals, including dairy cows and even humans. Symptoms ...

The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, subtype H5N1 in dairy cattle was confirmed in March 2024 by the U.S ...

Among animals, more than 169 million commercial poultry or backyard birds have been infected in the current H5N1 outbreak, ...

Here's what we know: What is the H5N1 virus? H5N1 is a strain of influenza A, better known as bird flu. This highly contagious virus mainly targets birds but can also spread to 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 cows at US dairy farms, leading to human infections and raising ...

The H5N1 bird flu, spreading across all 50 U.S. states, raises concerns about a potential pandemic. The virus has impacted dairy farms, poultry flocks, and humans, with one confirmed human death ...

Experts warn about the possibility of a new pandemic in 2025 as bird flu spreads across all 50 states, impacting American dairy and poultry farms with dozens of people infected. Here's what ...