Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year ...

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...

H5N1 influenza has been detected in a Stearns County dairy herd as part of Minnesota's milk surveillance plan.

Almost a year ago, the H5N1 strain of bird flu was discovered in dairy cows for the first time. Since then, there have been confirmed cases in at least 976 herds across 17 states, including ...

A series of reported outbreaks at some of the largest egg producers in the U.S. have caused a shortage in egg supplies, as ...

Health authorities say the threat of infection for people remained low even amid the spread of H5N1 virus among birds and ...

COVID-19, scientists are watching another virus warily: H5N1. It’s been circulating widely in the U.S. — and now, wild birds ...

Dr. Ashish K. Jha is dean of Brown University School of Public Health and a contributing Globe Opinion writer.

The HHS secretary has suggested letting bird flu ‘run through the flock,’ an idea one public health expert says could amplify ...