With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, concerns are rising about the threat and impact of the fowl-borne illness.

Local hospitals are now being urged by the CDC to be on the lookout for avian influenza among patients. When children are hospitalized with influenza at Children's Nebraska, they are now tested for avian flu.

The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the spread of the virus. Denise Derrer Spears with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says more than a six mile barrier is put in place immediately following a positive test result.

The South African poultry industry is entering 2025 under significant pressure, grappling with ongoing challenges and uncertainties, with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continuing to pose the greatest threat.

Officials confirmed the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – more commonly known as bird flu – in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025.

State environmental and health officials announced Wednesday that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in

Officials in North Dakota are also concerned about the possible spread of HPAI among pets, livestock and even humans, according to Margo Kunz, assistant state veterinarian for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture.

An all Wales avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been put in place by the Welsh Government

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) caused the death of waterfowl in Gibson County

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as the cause of death in waterfowl in Gibson County in December and suspects HPAI as the cause of waterfowl deaths in Allen,

The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans.

To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and epidemiologist at Stamford Hospital.