Bird Flu Explained: 4 Common Myths Debunked and What You Really Need to Know About H5N1 Safety
Published: November 17, 2025
Duration: 4:39
Welcome to Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1, a Quiet Please production. Today, we’re tackling the swirling myths around bird flu, giving you the science behind the headlines.
Let’s start by busting some common misconceptions, because misinformation can lead to unnecessary panic and poor decisions.
First myth: Bird flu is easily passed between humans. In reality, almost all documented human cases of H5N1 have occurred after close contact with infected birds or contaminated environments, according to the World Health Organization. Human-to-human transmission remains extremely rare, despite occasional speculation. Most experts agre...
Let’s start by busting some common misconceptions, because misinformation can lead to unnecessary panic and poor decisions.
First myth: Bird flu is easily passed between humans. In reality, almost all documented human cases of H5N1 have occurred after close contact with infected birds or contaminated environments, according to the World Health Organization. Human-to-human transmission remains extremely rare, despite occasional speculation. Most experts agre...