The CDC said Thursday it is updating its recommendations for testing, treatment and protection for workers who may be exposed ...

Bird flu, for the moment, appears to be under control. But experts have a warning for federal and state health officials.

The number of bird flu cases has risen to 31 in the U.S. but there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission, the CDC ...

CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen tells NPR that while the risk of bird flu spreading to humans is low, the U.S. government is taking precautions to avoid spread of the virus.

As seasonal influenza ramps up, and with bird flu continuing to circulate, some experts are worried there may be a strain on ...

Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the U.S. Here's what you need to know about the current situation.

Bird Flu Update as CDC Issues New Recommendations Published May 21, 2024 at 7:05 PM EDT Updated May 21, 2024 at 8:25 PM EDT By Kaitlin Lewis ...

The CDC's bird flu test is the only one the Food and Drug Administration has authorized for use right now. Shah said the agency has distributed these tests to about 100 public health labs in states.

Bird flu hasn't affected the nation’s dairy supply. Milk is safe to drink once it is pasteurized, a process that kills pathogens. (This story has been updated to add new information.) ...

But the H5N1 virus in circulation now is different from prior versions, the CDC said, and the risk posed by bird flu to the public's health is still low. Human to human transmission is rare.

The CDC has confirmed there are 67 reported human cases in the United States and one death has been associated with the H5N1 bird flu. The CDC is monitoring the situation, but says currently there ...