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H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know | Adelaide News
Bird flu H5N1 is spreading across animals — including dairy cows — raising alarms as it jumps from birds to humans through close contact. While human cases remain rare and fatalities low, scientists warn of mutation risks. Symptoms range from fever to pink eye, and though eating eggs or milk isn’t a known risk (thanks to pasteurization), cooking poultry thoroughly is key. Most U.S. cases tie to farms; Australia tracks its own strain. Stay safe: avoid sick birds, wash hands, cook food well — and brace for a potential pandemic if the virus evolves to spread easily between people. Listen in…
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