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Kākāpō Vaccinated to Stop Bird Flu | Auckland News
Ninety kākāpō chicks are being vaccinated against bird flu in a groundbreaking move — the first preventative vaccine deployment against avian flu in a country. Triggered by a seabird testing positive near Wellington, the Department of Conservation is racing to shield these critically endangered birds, especially on Whenua Hou Island, a vital breeding ground. A strategic plan leaves a small group unvaccinated to monitor natural exposure, while the rest receive two doses to build strong immunity. This year’s record-breaking breeding season — 90 chicks born — makes the effort even more urgent…
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