"Our findings are suggestive of human infection occurring in the dairy farm setting and cow-to-human transmission of HPAI [highly pathogenic avian influenza] A (H5N1) virus from presumptively infected ...

Interim CDC guidance suggests initiating antiviral treatment with a neuraminidase inhibitor as early as possible for ...

It was a Texas veterinarian who collected samples from dairy farms that confirmed the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle for ...

Government officials say they are closely monitoring the bird flu virus in food, livestock and people but experts say more ...

The presence of viral traces in milk doesn’t necessarily indicate a risk to consumers, but more tests are needed, the FDA ...

Californian pharmaceutical company Gilead Science used Professor Laver's research to develop the anti-viral drug Tamiflu, which is still available today.

Information about the bird flu outbreak is rapidly changing. This post summarizes our current knowledge and gaps.

Connelly said the medication that is highly effective in this instance is Tamiflu. It works best if given within 48 hours of getting infected. The virus is contagious and is spread through the air.

They confirmed this week in a press briefing that Tamiflu, a flu antiviral, is seen to be an effective treatment and is being stockpiled. Two candidate vaccines, which have been stockpiled in the ...