Is the U.S. Looking in the Wrong Direction for the Avian Flu?

While the U.S. has focused on Alaska as the most likely place where migratory birds could first bring the avian flu virus to the states, a new study suggests that...

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December 6, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (6)

Avian Flu Still A Risk; New More Dire Predictions

The possibility of an avian flu pandemic has not diminished, and there is a new and dire prediction about what the death toll could be. Meanwhile, public health experts fear...

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November 28, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (4)

More New Evidence That Children May Be at Greatest Risk for Avian Flu

There is more evidence that children may be more susceptible than adults to the avian flu virus. A recent report by the World Health Organization analyzed a recent outbreak of...

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November 1, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (2)

No Avian Flu Found After Thousands of Alaskan Birds Tested

The expected avian flu outbreaks in North American birds have yet to show up. After testing over 13,000 migratory birds in Alaska this summer, no positive results for the avian...

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August 31, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (26)

USDA: Bird Flu in Michigan...But Don't Worry About It

Routine tests have found two swans in Michigan infected with bird flu, but health officials say they have ruled out the deadly strain that has killed 139 people since 2003,...

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August 15, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (5)

Discovery of Smuggled Poultry Prompts Search of Restaurants and Grocery Stores

The discovery of a large shipment of smuggled Chinese poultry prompted a statewide search of grocery stores and restaurants in Michigan to make sure none of the poultry made it...

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July 17, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (7)

Thousands of Birds Sampled, So Far No H5N1 in Alaska

The results of thousands of samples taken from migratory birds in Alaska are in. So far, no signs of H5N1, but thousands more will be tested this month. As migratory...

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July 11, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Despite Health Concerns, Live Bird Markets Thrive in U.S. Cities

ABC News' Andrew Katz and Fiore Mastroianni contributed to this report. The threat of an avian flu pandemic may be closer to home than you think -- perhaps even lurking...

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June 29, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (17)

'Mother of All Avian Flu Clusters' in Indonesia

Seven members of a family in Indonesia have been diagnosed with avian flu, prompting investigators from the World Health Organization to frantically track down...

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May 24, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (10)

Scientists in Europe Relieved...For Now

The avian flu has not spread to Europe by the millions of migratory birds who have recently returned from Africa and other southern points. But some scientists say the autumn...

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May 11, 2006 in Avian Flu | Permalink | User Comments (2)