Older adults who were exposed to seasonal flu viruses that circulated prior to 1968 are more likely to have some protection against H5N1, and children would benefit more from H5N1 vaccines.

New research suggests that past exposure to seasonal flu viruses may help protect people from severe illness caused by the ...

Wood County Health Department will include backyard flocks as the agency hatches avian flu preparedness plans.

Early flu exposure helps immunity against H5N1 infection, with older adults having stronger antibody responses.

Scientists say a concerning genetic mutation has appeared in H5N1 bird flu infected cats living in a New Jersey suburb of New ...

Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk ...

I think there are some states that are responsive, but it’s really been somewhat piecemeal…It leaves room for us to not ...

As outbreaks for several diseases are being monitored across the U.S., state DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein has an update on the ongoing public health initiatives in Massachusetts.

Experts warn of concerns over U.S. bird flu outbreak as federal agencies struggle to rehire fired employees. Updates on mutations and response efforts here.

A genetic mutation of H5N1 detected in California dairy cows raises concerns about increased mammal-to-mammal transmission ...

As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy ...