H5N1 Bird Flu Guide: What You Need to Know About Avian Influenza Risks and Transmission in 2025
Published: November 24, 2025
Duration: 3:51
Welcome to “Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide.” I’m your host. In just 3 minutes, we’ll cover what you need to know about H5N1, the virus making headlines and shaping public health across the globe.
First, what is bird flu? The term “bird flu” refers to illnesses caused by **avian influenza A viruses**, which mainly infect birds. Some of these viruses, like H5N1, can also infect other animals—recently, dairy cows in the United States—and in rare cases, humans. H5N1 belongs to the highly pathogenic group, meaning it can cause severe disease in poult...
First, what is bird flu? The term “bird flu” refers to illnesses caused by **avian influenza A viruses**, which mainly infect birds. Some of these viruses, like H5N1, can also infect other animals—recently, dairy cows in the United States—and in rare cases, humans. H5N1 belongs to the highly pathogenic group, meaning it can cause severe disease in poult...