Emory virologist: Pet cats are at risk of bird flu and could transmit to humans

Emory virologist: Pet cats are at risk of bird flu and could transmit to humans

Bird flu continues to spread through animals across the U.S., at the same time the federal government has canceled a contract to develop a vaccine — a decision researchers say could have unintended consequences.

Feathers and Forecasts: Why the Bird Flu Surge Demands America’s Attention Now

The next major threat to American health may already be in the air—literally. As H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread among bird populations globally, confirmed cases of human infection have begun to surface, raising concerns of a potential zoonotic spillover event. The stakes are high: while most human infections have occurred in individuals with direct exposure to poultry, several cases have shown severe illness and mortality. And now, wit…