Bird Flu

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Raw cat food boxes sold in Pennsylvania recalled due to possible bird flu contamination

Cat Food Recall

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. remains vulnerable to another crisis

Urgent CDC data and analyses on influenza and bird flu go missing as outbreaks escalate

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

Cats Drinking Milk

Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say

Bird Flu Philly

As bird flu spreads, how worried should pet owners be about their animal contracting the virus?

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How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic

Pennsylvania implements mandatory testing for milk as precaution for bird flu

U.S. government awards Moderna $176 million to make bird flu vaccine

Bird flu is bad for poultry and dairy cows. It's not a dire threat for most of us — yet

Eggs are safe to eat during the bird flu outbreak – as long as they're prepared properly

Eggs Bird Flu

Bird flu has infected U.S. dairy cows for the first time, but the risk to the public is low, health officials say

Bird Flu Cows

30 swans killed by bird flu at Lake of the Lillies in Point Pleasant Beach

Bird Flu Point Pleasant New Jersey

Rita's Water Ice stops serving custard due to egg shortage from bird flu

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Pennsylvania puts quarantine on poultry coming from states with bird flu

FDA mRNA flu shot

First mRNA-based flu vaccine approved by the FDA for older adults

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Philly Air Quality

Philly's poor air quality linked to higher asthma rates near industrial land, major roads

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How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in

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Why so many adults feel lonely and how to build stronger social connections

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Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it

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