With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the ...

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The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.

Thailand has no H5N1 outbreaks, advises precautions amid US cases. Monitor health and avoid contact with sick animals.

We’re monitoring the situation very, very closely. We’ve never seen this many infections of non-bird species as we have in the U.S.," Johns Hopkins virologist Andrew Pekosz said.

Dr. John Goldman, a UPMC Infectious Disease Specialist, spoke about the severity of the bird flu and the possibility of a ...