Apr 27, 2016 · H5N1 bird flu is also called highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). H5N1 bird flu can infect wild birds, poultry and mammals such as cows. Human infections with H5N1 bird flu are rare, but the spread of the virus may lead to changes that make it more likely to infect humans.

5 days ago · Redwood City — State veterinary and health officials have confirmed a case of H5N1 (bird flu) in a domestic stray cat in San Mateo County. The infection, which is not related to the recent instance of bird flu in a backyard flock, was found in a stray cat in Half Moon Bay that had been taken in by a family.When it showed symptoms, they took it to Peninsula Humane Society, whose veterinarians ...

4 days ago · Confirmation of the first H5N1 bird flu infection of a backyard flock in San Mateo County on Feb. 4, 2025 was a reminder for human bird handlers to take preventative biosecurity measures such as ...

3 days ago · San Mateo County public health officials announced Thursday that they’d discovered a pet cat in Half Moon Bay infected with H5N1 bird flu. That comes just two days after they reported...

4 days ago · — Health officials have confirmed the presence of H5N1 (bird flu) in a backyard poultry flock in San Mateo County. The county said that while there are no current human cases of bird flu, this ...

4 days ago · A test tube with a blood test for H5N1 avian influenza. Courtesy Getty Images. H5N1, known as bird flu, has been detected in a backyard poultry flock in the city of San Mateo, a representative from the San Mateo County Health department said Thursday following a notice of the case from the California Department of Food and Agriculture published on Monday, Feb. 3.

Feb 4, 2025 · “It’s important for residents who keep chickens and other birds in their yards to protect their flock and themselves from H5N1. There are simple actions every flock owner can take to prevent the disease from spreading,” said Koren Widdel, San …

3 days ago · SAN MATEO, Calif. - Authorities in San Mateo County urged residents to take precautions after two cases of bird flu were detected in the county. Signs of H5N1 or bird flu What we know:

4 days ago · Veterinarians examined it, and lab results on Tuesday confirmed the cat had H5N1, or avian influenza, according to San Mateo County health officials. Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7

4 days ago · The case is not related to an H5N1 incident involving a backyard poultry flock in San Mateo, according to the county executive’s office. The cat was taken in by a Half Moon Bay family.