A chicken pokes it head out from its cage, with an inset image of a mutating virus inset. Bird flu, or avian influenza A(H5N1), was originally a virus transmissible among birds but has since ...

The first human in Wyoming to contract the bird flu was infected after the virus devastated her backyard chicken flock. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images “Unfortunately, ...

The last type of flu virus, influenza D, mostly affects cattle. No cases of infection or illness have been reported in people. The flu is linked to about 3,000-49,000 deaths and 200,000 ...

We've all heard of "the flu" but when it comes to types, subtypes and variants, influenza can get a bit complicated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (), nearly ...

After doctor's office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.

This new bird flu vaccine replaces the H5N1 strain with the circulating virus. The first human trials for the new vaccine have begun, starting with healthy people to ensure the vaccine triggers ...

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 ...

A doctor can usually tell if you have the flu based on your symptoms, especially if it’s during peak season. But they may want to give you a quick test to be sure the influenza virus is to blame ...

The bird flu outbreak took several concerning turns this year, with the number of human cases up to at least 64. Experts outlined several indicators that the virus’ spread is going in the wrong ...