H5N1 Bird Flu Facts Revealed: Debunking Myths and Understanding the Real Risks to Human Health
Published: November 19, 2025
Duration: 4:37
Welcome to Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1. I’m your host, here to cut through the myths and get you the real story on avian influenza. Let’s dive in and arm ourselves with facts.
First, let’s bust some of the biggest misconceptions currently circulating about H5N1 bird flu.
Misconception Number One: H5N1 is highly contagious between humans. This simply isn’t true. According to the WHO and the U.S. CDC, almost all human H5N1 cases since 2003 have occurred after close contact with infected birds, mammals, or contamin...
First, let’s bust some of the biggest misconceptions currently circulating about H5N1 bird flu.
Misconception Number One: H5N1 is highly contagious between humans. This simply isn’t true. According to the WHO and the U.S. CDC, almost all human H5N1 cases since 2003 have occurred after close contact with infected birds, mammals, or contamin...