Bird flu suspected in deaths of six swans in MetroWest
Bird flu is suspected in the deaths of six swans near Mill Pond in Westborough, Massachusetts.There have been no known human ...
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Westborough health officials say they found six dead swans. What they suspect
Town officials say six swans that were found dead on or near Mill Pond in Westborough are suspected to be victims of bird flu ...
Springfield at low-risk for measles outbreak; no human cases of bird flu
With measles outbreaks “on our doorstep,” city officials urged residents to get themselves and their children up to date on ...
State experts raise alarms about the nation’s readiness to respond to bird flu: ‘It may erupt’
Gaps in surveillance and cuts by the Trump administration to medical research threaten to undermine efforts to contain a ...
Cambridge Day6d
How the U.S. bird flu epidemic has taken flight, which pets are most at risk and what we can do
Where does our avian flu epidemic come from? Commercial, large-scale poultry farming and migrating birds squeezed into ...
‘Bank on the fact’ that more pandemics are coming. Here’s why, and are we ready?
Despite scientific advancements made during the COVID pandemic, growing vaccine hesitancy and the politicization of public health leave the U.S. vulnerable to future pandemics, according to experts ...
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Are We on the Cusp of a Major Bird Flu Outbreak?
Bird flu, or H5N1 avian influenza, has been circulating across North America since 2022, infecting birds, livestock, wildlife ...
If there's an egg shortage, why isn't there a chicken shortage? A Massachusetts farmer explains.
A broiler is bred for rapid growth. It goes from a little chick to processing in less than two months, so they are very quickly replaced. Because of their short lifespan, there is also less time to be ...
The Boston Globe11d
We’re tracking the price of eggs in Boston. See how much costs have gone up.
The current avian flu outbreak is widespread, touching all 50 states. Massachusetts has reported a handful of bird flu ...
How worried should I be about bird flu?
I have read that people can also be affected and cannot help but wonder if my dogs are going to be at risk. How would they ...
Scientific American1h
How to Protect Pets and Backyard Chickens from Bird Flu
As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy ...
Medscape11d
Beyond the Birds: Avian Flu Infects Other Animals
Avian flu is not just for the birds; cases have been reported in the United States in dairy cows, as well as types of cats, a ...