Influenza

H5N5 avian influenza remains extremely rare in the United States, with only isolated detections and no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread. Public health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, especially following the recent fatal case, but current indicators still point to a low overall risk for the general population.

Bird Flu Triggers State Of Emergency In California.

No new detections of avian flu in New Mexico cows, poultry, people despite rising U.S. cases.

Bird flu’s spread from poultry to cattle — including in Minnesota — provokes worry.

George Mason University Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology Amira Roess comments on the recently detected cases of bird flu in the United States.  

Flu season recently started in many parts of the country and it is a good idea to get the flu vaccine soon to protect yourself from the seasonal flu.

George Mason University Professor Farrokh Alemi develops screening tool for COVID-19 during and outside of flu season