First U.S. death from bird flu reported in Louisiana
On Monday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported that a patient with a severe case of bird flu, caused by the H5N1 virus, had died from their infection, a first for the United States. The deceased was over age 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions.
When Was the Last Bird Flu Outbreak? Chart Shows Spike in Cases
The only other human case of bird flu in the U.S. occurred in 2022 and may not have caused any illness, with the CDC stating that the "detection may have been the result of contamination of the nasal passages with the virus rather than actual infection."
Clinton County reports first cases of avian flu in Iowa in 2025
Clinton County authorities have reported the first cases of avian flu in Iowa for the new year. According to a news release, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1
New bird flu case in Clinton Co. marks state's first case in 2025 after 2024 outbreak
A new case of bird flu has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Clinton County. This marks the first case of bird flu in the state for 2025 and the first in ea
Bird Flu Outbreak: Is It Still Safe To Eat Eggs?
With 66 human cases and one death from bird flu in the current outbreak, there are several ways Americans could become sick.
Bird flu found in Clinton County backyard flock, marks Iowa's first case in 2025
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has identified a case of bird flu within the state's domestic birds. According to a Monday press release, the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) was found in a backyard flock located in Clinton County.
Why The U.S. Could Be Making The Same Mistakes With Bird Flu As It Did With COVID-19
The first severe human case of bird flu was recently reported in the U.S. Here are some ways the U.S. may be repeating the ...
Why Is the US Not Vaccinating Poultry Against Bird Flu?
As bird flu wreaks havoc across the United States, with devastating consequences for birds, dairy herds, and even humans, the ...
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Big Agriculture Is Leading Us Into the Bird Flu Abyss
The federal government’s deference to agriculture industry interests has put the US at risk of a public health crisis.
How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
The U.S. government failed to eliminate the virus on dairy farms when it was confined to a handful of states. Now at least ...
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Egg prices surge to ‘record high,’ USDA says. Consider these substitutes at home
The outbreaks led to a loss of nearly 40 million egg-laying chickens across a dozen states in 2024, according to a USDA report published Jan. 3. “Many grocery retailers have tak ...
Tom Tatum Outdoors: Bird Flu Proves Fatal to Area’s Snow Geese
Just as the Delaware Valley finds itself blanketed with one of the most significant snowfalls in over a year, another kind of ...
Cat Food Recalls Continue As Another Popular Brand Tests Positive for Bird Flu
A public health warning is an important message for people with cats. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has ...
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Awards $306 Million in Avian Influenza (H5N1, Bird-Flu) Monitoring and Preparedness Funding
January 5, 2025 - Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would award $306 million ...