H5N1 Bird Flu Facts: Expert Insights Debunk Myths and Explain Current Risks for Humans and Animals
Published: December 6, 2025
Duration: 4:39
You’re listening to “Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1.”
Today we’re cutting through the noise around bird flu, focusing on what scientists actually know about H5N1, and how to spot bad information before it spreads.
Let’s start with what H5N1 is. It’s a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that primarily infects birds. According to the World Health Organization and the CDC, since 2020 it has caused large outbreaks in wild birds and poultry worldwide, and more recently infections in some mammals, including dairy cattle.
Misconception one: “H5N1 is alread...
Today we’re cutting through the noise around bird flu, focusing on what scientists actually know about H5N1, and how to spot bad information before it spreads.
Let’s start with what H5N1 is. It’s a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that primarily infects birds. According to the World Health Organization and the CDC, since 2020 it has caused large outbreaks in wild birds and poultry worldwide, and more recently infections in some mammals, including dairy cattle.
Misconception one: “H5N1 is alread...