Bird flu has infected nearly 70 people in the U.S., with one death, since last April. The CDC report said the virus was found in three out of 150 veterinarians who were tested in September 2024.

None said they had suffered red eyes or other symptoms associated with bird flu. Testing found three of the vets, or 2%, had evidence of antibodies to H5N1 infection. All three worked with dairy ...

Signs of recent bird flu infection were found in three US veterinarians, two of whom had no known prior exposure, researchers said, suggesting potentially wider spread of the dangerous virus than ...

Bird flu quietly spreads to veterinarians, study suggests Published: Feb. 13, 2025, 12:20 p.m. FILE - A worker grabs a chicken to slaughter inside a poultry store in New York, Feb. 7, 2025.

Two other studies of bird flu have yet to be made public, according to CNN. Last week, a new variant was found in dairy cattle for the first time among six cow herds in Nevada. The D1.1 variant has ...

The H5N1 bird flu has been spreading widely among wild birds, poultry, cows and other animals. Its escalating presence in the environment increases the chances people will be exposed, and ...

The top veterinarians overseeing the bird flu response at the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine were laid off on Tuesday, as part of sweeping cuts ordered by Health and ...

Bird flu continues to spread across the U.S., with new infections in Hawaii and continued human outbreaks in California. Experts discuss the threat to humans and how to prevent infection.

The Trump administration has disrupted the U.S. response to bird flu as the outbreak worsens, leading to confusion and concern among federal staff, state officials, veterinarians and health ...

The current outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus among dairy cattle was first detected in March of this year and has spread to 14 states across 404 dairy cattle herds. Colorado had been the ...

A new study shows the bird flu has silently spread from animals to some veterinarians. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search.