The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.

The H5N1 virus has a ways to go before it can successfully jump to humans but that it doesn’t reduce the threat it poses.

The risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza is as high as its ever been in Pennsylvania, State Veterinarian Dr. Alex ...

Australia remains the only continent free of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain. But experts warn it’s only a matter of time ...

H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the ...

When a pathogen — any organism that causes a disease — jumps species, scientists get nervous because its genetic makeup can ...

From rising temperatures to changing migratory patterns for birds, climate change may be creating conditions hospitable for ...

Campaign Director, Laurie Levy today called on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to act responsibly and cancel the 2025 recreational duck shooting ...

The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious ...

A harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo died from the bird flu this month at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, officials said.

Staying a step ahead of the avian influenza virus with surveillance, testing and research could mean the difference between a ...