Australia recorded 46,300 lab-confirmed influenza cases, a more than 50 per cent jump from last year between January and March. At-risk groups like pregnant women, the elderly and those with co ...

Kennedy Jr. over his bird flu response, which they called “dangerous and reckless.” In a Tuesday letter addressed to Kennedy, the Democrats said they were “troubled to hear” he considers ...

The top veterinarians overseeing the bird flu response at the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine were laid off on Tuesday, as part of sweeping cuts ordered by Health and ...

Critics argue that the cuts will hamper the FDA's ability to respond to animal disease outbreaks, including bird flu, and protect public health. The Trump administration has fired Food and Drug ...

At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign that ...

The bird flu outbreak, which has been detected statewide in animals including ducks, geese, squirrels, foxes, raccoons and bobcats now also is being found in household cats in New York ...

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Influenza, commonly known as the flu, might appear as an ordinary ailment, but for seniors, it can also be a serious threat to their health. The flu can lead to severe complications ...

The Delmarva poultry industry remains on high alert despite no new cases of avian influenza being detected in commercial flocks for over a month. The outbreak has resulted in the culling of 1.5 ...

The Trump administration has fired Food and Drug Administration employees responsible for the federal response to the ongoing bird flu outbreaks, according to former staff and professional groups.

Health specialists are urging Australians to be proactive about getting a flu vaccine this year, following a challenging year of respiratory illness outbreaks. In 2024, Australia recorded 364,894 ...

Mar. 17, 2025 — Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers ...