H5N1 Bird Flu: Separating Science from Sensationalism and Understanding the Real Risks to Human Health
Published: December 5, 2025
Duration: 4:23
Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1
You’re listening to “Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1.” Today’s episode cuts through the noise around bird flu and focuses on what science actually shows.
First, what is H5N1? It’s a type of avian influenza virus that mainly infects birds, occasionally spills over into mammals, and rarely infects humans. Health agencies like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that most human cases still come from close, unprotected contact with sick birds or contami...
You’re listening to “Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1.” Today’s episode cuts through the noise around bird flu and focuses on what science actually shows.
First, what is H5N1? It’s a type of avian influenza virus that mainly infects birds, occasionally spills over into mammals, and rarely infects humans. Health agencies like the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that most human cases still come from close, unprotected contact with sick birds or contami...