Where is flu surging in the US? Some hospitals are overwhelmed in states with high rates
Flu activity has surged to high levels in many states, overwhelming some hospitals. Experts discuss what to expect for the ...
New Type Of Bird Flu Emerging In US Dairy Cattle, Sparking Health Concerns
A variant of the H5N1 bird flu has now infected dairy cattle in Nevada, according to reports from the United States ...
US flu cases are peaking for a second time this season. Now you can test for the virus at home
The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this ...
Flu is so bad right now that schools across the country are closing
Schools across the United States are closing due to spikes in influenza and other seasonal illnesses. As the 2024–2025 flu ...
USDA: Second strain of bird flu detected in cattle for the first time
A second strain of bird flu has been detected in U.S. dairy cattle, marking the first confirmed infections of this particular ...
Dairy cows infected with second version of bird flu
A version of the avian influenza virus different from the one rampaging through herds since last spring has been detected in ...
Are eggs safe to eat? Kent State expert answers your questions about bird flu
Q&A: From people avoiding wild birds to farmers protecting their animals, Kent State epidemiologist Dr. Tara Smith shares ...
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...
New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay
The strain is not the same one that has been circulating in other dairy herds throughout the United States, a virus called B3 ...
When does flu season end?: Influenza A continues to spread in United States
Does it feel like you know a lot of people fighting the flu virus this winter? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity remains high and continues to increase around the ...
N.J. is at peak flu levels. It doesn’t show signs of slowing yet.
While flu viruses are detected year-round in the U.S., the virus activity usually peaks between December and February. Flu ...
Bird flu hits Montgomery County, with outbreak in backyard chickens
The highly contagious bird flu has hit Montgomery County, Maryland, where officials say a backyard flock of chickens tested ...