1st human known to be infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu dies, Washington state officials say

The first human to have ever been infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu has died, Washington state health officials confirmed ...

Washington state resident dies after contracting a bird flu strain never before detected in humans, officials say

The man, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a type of bird flu called H5N5.

Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s. But some health experts are ...
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European agency recommends marketing authorization for avian flu vaccines

The European Commission will ultimately decide on whether marketing authorizations under exceptional circumstances for ...

Flu season could be brutal this year. What to know about a new strain.

The mutated strain, known as subclade K, is causing a surge in cases in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan. Here's what to ...