H5N1 Bird Flu Guide: What You Need to Know About Transmission, Risks, and Human Infection Potential

H5N1 Bird Flu Guide: What You Need to Know About Transmission, Risks, and Human Infection Potential

Published: December 22, 2025

Duration: 4:04

AVIAN FLU 101: YOUR H5N1 BIRD FLU GUIDE

Hello and welcome to Quiet Please. I'm your host, and today we're diving into a topic that's been making headlines: avian flu, specifically H5N1. Don't worry if you've never heard of it before. By the end of this three-minute episode, you'll understand what it is, how it spreads, and why scientists are paying attention.

Let's start with the basics. Bird flu is caused by avian influenza viruses that primarily affect birds. H5N1 is the most widely circulating strain right now and the main cause for concern...