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The CDC is calling for expanded testing of bird flu after a child in California tested positive for the virus despite no known contact with animals.

Due to ongoing sporadic H5N1 avian flu infections and brisk levels of seasonal flu activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today urged healthcare providers to subtype all influenza A specimens in hospitalized patients, especially those in the intensive care unit (ICU), as soon as possible.

Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of infections.

The advisory comes amid concerns that cases of H5N1 avian influenza will sicken more people in the United States. CDC officials confirmed earlier this week that a second San Francisco child contracted bird flu last week, and earlier this month, a 65-year ...

As egg prices continue to soar across the country, there are new concerns about bird flu as a new strain was discovered at a duck farm.

No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even probable.

Poultry can still be exhibited and sold in unaffected counties with biosecurity measures in place. The department may extend its suspension of activities to other counties if additional bird flu cases are confirmed.

As bird flu continues to threaten animals and public health, the U.S. government has stepped up its response. Experts says it's not robust enough.

Massachusetts, United States - A man died Monday in Louisiana after contracting the bird flu virus after being exposed to birds. By December the CDC had identified at least 65 human infections of avian flu in the United States,

Indiana-based egg producer Rose Acre Farms confirmed bird flu at one of its Seymour facility after weekend testing.