H5N1 Bird Flu Explained: Risks, Transmission, and What You Need to Know About Avian Influenza
Published: November 28, 2025
Duration: 3:42
# Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide
Welcome to Quiet Please, the podcast where we break down complex health topics into simple, straightforward information. I'm your host, and today we're talking about something you've probably heard in the news: avian flu, specifically H5N1.
Let's start with the basics. Bird flu is caused by viruses that normally live in birds. Think of these viruses like tiny invaders with specific keys that fit into bird cells. H5N1 is one particularly important type. It's called "highly pathogenic" because it can make birds very sick, killing poultry...
Welcome to Quiet Please, the podcast where we break down complex health topics into simple, straightforward information. I'm your host, and today we're talking about something you've probably heard in the news: avian flu, specifically H5N1.
Let's start with the basics. Bird flu is caused by viruses that normally live in birds. Think of these viruses like tiny invaders with specific keys that fit into bird cells. H5N1 is one particularly important type. It's called "highly pathogenic" because it can make birds very sick, killing poultry...