Latest about bird flu
Deadly 'H7N9' Avian Flu Spreads in China
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
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
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.
Flu Shot May Give You a Boost Against Bird Flu
The seasonal flu vaccine may provide a bit of protection against a strain of bird flu virus, a new study suggests.
New 'Penguin Flu' Found in Antarctica
An unknown strain of bird flu has been evolving in Antarctica for between 49 and 80 years, researchers report. Fortunately, the disease is not very deadly, nor can it take hold in mammals.
First Death from New H10N8 Bird Flu Reported
An elderly woman in China is the first person known to have died from a strain of bird flu called H10N8, according to a new report of the case.
H7N9 Bird Flu Cases Rise in Winter
Cases of H7N9 bird flu have spiked in recent weeks with the arrival of flu season.
