Tracking the spread of avian influenza (IMAGE) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Caption H5N1 avian influenza spread from Europe to North America, then throughout the continent via wild birds. Inset shows clusters of infections detected on the East Coast from 2021-April 2023, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Credit Courtesy of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.