Although the avian flu (H5N1) virus may not be making the news as frequently, it is still working hard behind the scenes, ...

How deadly is bird flu? Should you mask in public? Since H5N1 first infected humans in 1997, its overall mortality rate among 954 confirmed cases globally has been reported to be about 50% ...

Bird flu outbreaks have occurred in a number of counties in Northern and Central California, ... Masks are much less common these days but can still be a handy tool to prevent infection.

As bird flu cases go underreported, ... N95 masks, or aprons to protect them from milk and other fluids that could be contaminated with the virus.

Fears that H5N1 bird flu could unleash a pandemic go back decades, and previous strains of the virus have proven deadly in humans. ... If you're concerned, you can wear an N95 mask around them.

Avian influenza viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds such as ducks, geese, gulls, swans and others, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus can spread to chickens, ducks ...

Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday it has ended its emergency response for H5N1 bird flu, ...

Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, ... N95 masks, or aprons to protect them from milk and other fluids that could be contaminated with the virus.

Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human death from the virus in the U.S., ... and safety goggles and an N95 mask.