Called highly pathogenic avian influenza, the H5N1 bird flu virus making headlines in Michigan and across the U.S. got its name because it is so well adapted to infecting and killing birds.

Hundreds of ducks infected with avian influenza — H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health officials.

Called highly pathogenic avian influenza, the H5N1 bird flu virus making headlines in Michigan and across the U.S. got its name because it is so well adapted to infecting and killing birds. H5N1 ...

Migratory bird season peaks in Michigan in May. Dairy and poultry farmers worry that the birds could bring H5N1 avian influenza with them to Michigan and infect their flocks and herds.

Michigan reports a human case of bird flu, the nation’s second linked to H5N1 outbreak in dairy cows By Helen Branswell and Megan Molteni May 22, 2024 Reprints ...

In May 2024, two dairy farm workers in Michigan were identified as having influenza A(H5N1) virus infection. Conjunctivitis developed in one worker, and a respiratory illness in the other. Both hav ...

Michigan's aggressive approach to H5N1 testing in animals and farmworkers hasn't been embraced by the other 11 states with dairy cow outbreaks.

Second Michigan Farmworker Tests Positive For H5N1 Virus This is the third human case associated with the virus. Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to ...

The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory said cats appear to be highly susceptible to the HPAI A(H5N1) strain of avian influenza and "increased vigilance is needed to both ...

Michigan will offer dairies with H5N1 up to $28,000 to work with federal and state government agencies to investigate how the virus got onto their operations, ...

CHICAGO — Hundreds of ducks infected with avian influenza — H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health officials.

Bird flu in Michigan: H5N1 Symptoms, what outbreak means for pets, why wastewater matters. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press. Updated Tue, June 18, 2024 at 1:05 PM UTC. 7 min read.