One of the pigeons the reader took to Vet Care for treatment of avian pox. GEORGE NEWS - Two weeks ago, a reader alerted George Herald of two birds, both pigeons, with wart-like growths she took to ...

Avian influenza has severely impacted poultry flocks globally, reducing the U.S. flock by 22%. The virus has spread to more than a dozen mammals, including humans, with one human death reported in ...

Avian pox causes wart-like lesions on a bird’s face, legs or feet. More severe cases can cause lesions in the throat, compromising the bird’s ability to breathe, eat and swallow, and sometimes ...

DNR wildlife biologist Todd Schneider said the public can help by cleaning their feeders. “A hygienic bird feeder can reduce the risk tremendously.” Conditions in and around feeders help spur ...

Tribe Clinical Research in Greenville has launched its latest vaccine trial study; this time centered around chickenpox as the Upstate and surrounding areas are currently experiencing a mild outbreak.

Local News Harbor seal dies of avian flu at New Bedford zoo A 21-year-old harbor seal died last week at the Buttonwood Park Zoo due to complications from avian flu. Blue, a 21-year-old seal at the ...

Stay home when sick: If you develop flu-like symptoms, stay home to avoid spreading illness to others, and consult a healthcare provider if you have concerns about avian influenza exposure.

USA TODAY Network contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Bird flu symptoms: What to know after Avian flu cases top 126K in NY ...

State health officials have also worked with health providers to identify and treat any New Yorkers showing symptoms of avian flu, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement in January.

What are symptoms of avian flu? There have been a total of 67 confirmed cases of bird flu in humans in the United States since 2024, according to the Center for Disease Control.

SHELTON, Wash. — A wild cat sanctuary in Mason County said more than half of their large cats have died due to an avian flu outbreak. The Washington State Department of Health has confirmed that ...