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3 seals and a fox die from bird flu in rare outbreak at wildlife center
By Rachael Rettner published
The strain of bird flu doesn't appear to pose a risk to humans.
Russia reports first cases of humans catching bird flu H5N8
By Nicoletta Lanese published
There were no reports of human-to-human transmission, only bird-to-human.
How a Cream for Genital Warts Might Also Help with Flu Pandemics
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers are testing whether a genital warts cream could also help boost protection from flu vaccines in the case of a pandemic.
China Won't Share Its Samples of a Deadly Flu Virus. Here's Why That's a Problem.
By Rachael Rettner published
The Chinese government appears to be withholding samples of the dangerous bird flu virus H7N9 from the United States, according to news reports.
Could the Next Flu Pandemic Come from Dogs?
By Rachael Rettner published
Scientists are concerned that dogs could be the source of the next flu pandemic.
Deadly 'H7N9' Avian Flu Spreads in China
By Sara G. Miller published
A particularly deadly strain of avian flu, currently found in China, has infected more people there this flu season than it has in any season since the virus was identified, a new report finds.
Rare Bird Flu Strikes Cats: What You Need to Know
By Taylor Kubota published
The death of a shelter cat in New York was just the start of a recent investigation.
US Bird Flu Outbreak in Poultry: Workers at Higher Risk, CDC Warn
By Rachael Rettner published
The chance that a person will get bird flu in the United States is low, but those who come into close contact with infected birds may be at higher risk of infection, the CDC warned today.
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