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That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.
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There is one economic riddle ahead of Super Bowl Sunday: The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?
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Across the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket.
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Bird flu, or avian influenza, is spreading among livestock and other mammals in the United States, raising concerns that another pandemic may be looming. While cases have been largely mild and risk to the public is still considered low, scientists warn it could evolve and become more dangerous.
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A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
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Trump's pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines. In fact he's even taken direct aim at bird flu shots. Scientists fear this doesn't bode well in case of a crisis.
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If you have a backyard birdbath and feeder, it’s a good idea to take them down. That’s according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The agency also recommends not feeding ducks and other waterfowl that flock at area parks.
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A dead wild bird in Austin was reported to have had bird flu, according to Austin Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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How do we do that with a virus that can change as rapidly as the flu?
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A virologist and vaccine researcher at Texas Biomedical Research Institute explains the difference between H5N1 and H5N2 and what the fatal human case of H5N2 in Mexico City might mean for humans.