In people, avian flu symptoms resemble those of seasonal flu and can range from mild to severe, sometimes turning deadly. Symptoms also may include conjunctivitis — eye irritation and redness.

In people, avian flu symptoms resemble those of seasonal flu and can range from mild to severe, sometimes turning deadly. Symptoms also may include conjunctivitis — eye irritation and redness.

Since September, when the flu season began, there have been less than 1,500 flu cases in the U.S. Compare that to this time last year, there had already been more than 174,000 cases.

About 2,500 students have come down with possible cases of H1N1 since classes began August 24, said James Tinney, WSU director of media relations. He added, "It takes about three ...

Dairy workers on the front lines also started to get sick with mild flu-like symptoms. There have been 38 reported human cases; all but two are dairy workers.

Dairy workers on the front lines also started to get sick with mild flu-like symptoms. There have been 38 reported human cases; all but two are dairy workers.