Although COVID-19 is giving us a temporary respite, influenza in humans and animals remains a serious threat. Its deadly H5N1 strain is spreading geographically and in more species of mammals, making the emergence of a pandemic strain more likely. We need to prepare.

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H5N1 Avian Influenza

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This community is for discussion of the global H5N1 avian flu outbreak which began in 2021. Please keep posts factual and science-based!

Posts may be removed if they are from a disreputable source, fear-monger, or promote conspiracy theories.

Further reading:

United States (CDC): H5N1 Situation Report

Europe (ECDC): Avian Influenza

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