ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A viral social media post claims that Trader Joe’s is selling chickens vaccinated with mRNA bird flu vaccines. The post, which has gained traction on platforms like Facebook ...

Here’s a look at avian flu. 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 ...

Myth: Healthy people don’t get the flu. Fact: Anyone can get the flu even if you’re fit and active. Myth: You need antibiotics for the flu. Fact: Flu is caused by a virus. Antibiotics only ...

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More from the Fact-Check Team: How we pick and research claims | Email newsletter | Facebook page Bird flu infects many species, including wild animals, according to the United Nations.

Avian influenza is caused by a virus that naturally occurs in wild birds, particularly waterfowl. These birds can carry the virus without showing symptoms and spread it through saliva, nasal ...

These could indicate diseases like avian flu, Newcastle disease, or coccidiosis. Isolate Sick Birds: If any chickens show symptoms of illness, immediately isolate them from the rest of the flock to ...

Here are a few more interesting facts on the subject. Sometimes childhood diseases cause big problems for grownups. WebMD explains which vaccines can help keep adults healthy.

A cold typically resolves after about a week, although congestion, cough, and runny nose can linger. Your cold may be improving if you have more energy and your symptoms are milder. Generally ...