People can become infected when the H5N1 virus gets into a person’s, eyes, nose, or mouth, or is breathed in. ... The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is closely monitoring the …

Feb 3, 2025 · 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 …

5 days ago · It’s the latest in a string of deaths and infections in and around Chicago. Outbreaks of the virus, also called H5N1 or avian flu, have decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle …

5 days ago · A group of dead mergansers on Chicago’s lakefront. (Courtesy of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors) Avian influenza has been circulating in wild birds since the late 1990s, with …

3 days ago · Bird flu is a growing problem in the region, Annette Prince, director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, ... H5N1 is a highly infectious avian influenza that is a subtype of the …

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.

3 days ago · For information on the national bird flu outbreak, see the CDPH H5N1 Bird Flu webpage and the CDPH HAN: Flu Page for clinicians.

• Suspected H5N1 infections: Symptomatic patients with possible exposure to H5 (see provider algorithm) may be tested for H5 through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) …

Jan 27, 2025 · Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1), also known as H5N1 or bird flu, is a viral disease that primarily infects poultry (e.g., chickens, turkey, ducks), wild birds and U.S …

Jan 15, 2025 · The virus, also known as avian influenza or H5N1, has spread to dozens of humans, mostly farm and dairy workers. As of Jan. 14, 2025, it has resulted in one human …