More than 156 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United States since the ...

With respiratory illness season at its peak, the latest CDC data shows a significant rise in flu cases nationwide, while ...

Florida experiences "very high" flu activity, causing public health concerns and prompting calls for vaccinations and early ...

NEW YORK – The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

Be warned—flu and respiratory illnesses are spreading across central Illinois.The Illinois Department of Public Health ...

In the U.S., bird flu headlines have focused on an unprecedented number of American cases and the impact of the virus on dairy cows and on poultry ...

New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven ...

Seven cases of bird flu were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.

The weekly number of lab-confirmed influenza cases on Long Island was the highest in at least the past two seasons, with ...

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.

Avian influenza has been detected in wild birds in 10 Kentucky counties, including in a dead Canada goose in Kenton.