H5N1 Bird Flu Explained: What You Need to Know About Transmission, Risk, and Current Outbreak Status
Published: January 21, 2026
Duration: 4:07
# Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide
Welcome to Avian Flu 101. I'm your host, and over the next few minutes, we're going to break down bird flu in plain English so you can understand what's happening and why it matters.
Let's start with the basics. Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a respiratory disease that spreads through birds. The H5N1 strain we're discussing today is caused by a virus, which is essentially a tiny package of genetic material wrapped in protein. Think of it like a computer virus, but for cells instead of computers...
Welcome to Avian Flu 101. I'm your host, and over the next few minutes, we're going to break down bird flu in plain English so you can understand what's happening and why it matters.
Let's start with the basics. Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a respiratory disease that spreads through birds. The H5N1 strain we're discussing today is caused by a virus, which is essentially a tiny package of genetic material wrapped in protein. Think of it like a computer virus, but for cells instead of computers...