A map showing where avian influenza H5N1 has infected humans in the U.S, with the darkest red showing California, which has had 26 cases in 2024. Bird flu also affects cows, pigs and people.

A person in Louisiana contracted the nation's first serious human case of avian influenza, or bird flu, and was admitted to the hospital in recent days, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Local news outlets also cover bird flu news. Current avian flu map The CDC publishes a summary of the H5N1 bird flu situation, including a map that shows current infections. The page is updated daily.

Growing up in rural Indiana, I had more animal friends than human ones. I raised ducks and geese, and enjoyed my time ...

Avian influenza, also called avian flu or bird flu, is an illness that usually affects only birds. There are many different strains of avian flu: 16 H subtypes and 9 N subtypes. Only those labeled H5, ...

See map as virus continues to wreak havoc While there is no evidence that anyone in the United States has gotten infected with avian influenza viruses after eating properly handled and cooked ...

Wildlife officials are keeping a close eye on the spread of avian influenza after nearly 300 birds were found dead along the ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has so far confirmed 52 human cases of bird flu—otherwise known as avian influenza H5N1—during this year's outbreak: 26 in California ...