Bird flu has spread among 168 dairy herds in the U.S., To date, seven cases of bird flu have been documented in humans since the 2022 outbreak. The current outbreak began in February 2022. The USDA ...

High pathogenic avian influenza is a highly contagious disease for poultry, hence the name avian referring to birds. Detections for bird flu in poultry flocks are more common in the spring and fall ...

Public health authorities say avian influenza poses low risk to the general public. One person in the U.S. was recently diagnosed with bird flu. There are no signs the disease is spreading ...

February 24, 2009 Patient zero is said to be a 6-month-old girl from northern Mexico, according to Celia Alpuche of the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference in Mexico City. (Cohen J.

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it’s not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...