Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At the same time, recent CDC data shows that seasonal influenza A is rising across the U.
Protecting your pets from bird flu
The U.S. is battling a bird flu outbreak in wild animals, poultry, and dairy cows—and many are also concerned about their pets. Dr. Stephany Lewis, wildlife medical director at the University of Illinois,
What you need to know about bird flu in the Pacific Northwest
The bird flu virus that killed 20 big cats in Washington and a pet cat in Oregon and is circulating among cows, poultry and wild birds isn't yet a threat to the general public, experts say. Why it matters: The first human death from bird flu isn't indicative of an imminent crisis,
Bird flu likely cause of N.J. wild bird deaths, officials say
Bird flu is suspected to have caused the death of multiple wild birds recovered across the state last week, New Jersey Fish and Wildlife announced. At least seven snow geese, two Canada geese, and two hawks have yielded presumptive positive results so far for avian influenza,
Correction: Bird Flu-Cats story
In a story published Jan. 12, 2025, about bird flu, The Associated Press erroneously described the experts who confirmed infected cats had developed neurological disease. They wrote in the journal
Why This Polar Bear Dying of Bird Flu Is Very Concerning
Bird influenza are known not only for their danger and severity, but also for their ability to jump to other creatures, including humans. However, recently the ongoing H5N1 was detected in an animal already having a rough go of things: a polar bear.
Bird flu alert in cats 🐱
Cat owners in Los Angeles County are on alert following the discovery of bird flu cases linked to a brand of pet food. This situation raises concerns about the safety of raw products for
Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo loses flamingo, seal to bird flu
Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo announced the death of a Harbor Seal and a Chilean Flamingo as a result of the Avian Influenza, a highly pathogenic disease in free-ranging waterfowls.
Flamingo, seal die of bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo
The Chilean flamingo, named Teal, hatched last fall and died Jan. 8. The 7-year-old harbor seal, named Slater, died the next ...
Lincoln Park Zoo says harbor seal and Chilean flamingo died of avian flu
Officials at Lincoln Park Zoo confirmed Wednesday that a harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo each died of highly pathogenic ...
With bird flu spreading, is it safe to use a bird feeder in WA in 2025? We asked the WSDA
If you do continue to fill your bird feeder, or are around potentially contaminated birds for another reason, Itle recommends avoiding contact with any bird that is dead or appears sick. Itle also ...
‘We’ve lost two amazing animals:’ Harbor seal, flamingo at Lincoln Park Zoo die from bird flu
A Harbor Seal and Chilean Flamingo at the Lincoln Park Zoo died as a result of avian influenza last week, zoo officials ...
Avian flu detected in Kauai wastewater samples
Health officials say the consistent, very low-level detections indicate a high likelihood that H5 bird flu virus is on Kauai.
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Delaware officials urge vigilance as bird flu detected in Kent County poultry
The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced Friday morning a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has tested presumptive positive for avian influenza. The flock is being culled to prevent ...
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Low levels of bird flu detected in Lihue Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Hawaii Department of Health detected very low levels of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in samples from the Lihue ...
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Seasonal Flu Shot: First Defense Against an Eventful Avian Influenza Pandemic
Seasonal influenza vaccines triggered protective immune responses against the H5N1 avian influenza virus primarily in younger ...