Bird Flu H5N1: Separating Myths from Reality with Expert Insights on Transmission and Public Health Risks

Bird Flu H5N1: Separating Myths from Reality with Expert Insights on Transmission and Public Health Risks

Published: November 24, 2025

Duration: 4:39

Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1

Welcome to Quiet Please. Today we’re cutting through the noise around H5N1 bird flu with a focus on facts, not fear. Let’s tackle some common myths circulating now and look at the real scientific evidence.

Myth one: “Bird flu easily spreads from person to person.”
Current research from the World Health Organization and CDC shows that nearly all human cases of H5N1 come from direct contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. Human-to-human transmission is extremely rare, and while isolated clusters remain under in...