H5N1 Bird Flu Myths Debunked: Expert Insights on Transmission, Safety, and Current Global Health Risks
Published: November 8, 2025
Duration: 3:47
Welcome to Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1, where we cut through the noise about bird flu and stick to what science actually tells us. I’m your host.
Let’s tackle some of the biggest myths about H5N1 bird flu circulating right now. One widespread misconception is that H5N1 only infects birds and poses no risk to humans or mammals. That’s simply false. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, since 2020, H5N1 outbreaks have affected both wild and domestic birds...
Let’s tackle some of the biggest myths about H5N1 bird flu circulating right now. One widespread misconception is that H5N1 only infects birds and poses no risk to humans or mammals. That’s simply false. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, since 2020, H5N1 outbreaks have affected both wild and domestic birds...