Bird Flu Facts Revealed: Expert Debunks Myths and Explains Real Risks of H5N1 Outbreak

Bird Flu Facts Revealed: Expert Debunks Myths and Explains Real Risks of H5N1 Outbreak

Published: November 28, 2025

Duration: 3:57

BIRD FLU INTEL: FACTS, NOT FEAR, ON H5N1

Welcome back to Quiet Please, where we separate fact from fiction on the health stories dominating headlines. I'm your host, and today we're tackling bird flu misinformation head-on.

MISCONCEPTION ONE: Bird Flu Spreads Easily Between People

You've probably heard this one. Here's the truth: according to the World Health Organization, from 2003 to July 2025, 986 human cases of H5N1 were reported globally across 25 countries with 473 deaths. Almost all cases resulted from direct contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. Human-to-human transmission is extremely rare. The CDC...