H5N1 Bird Flu: Expert Insights on Current Risks, Scientific Facts, and What You Really Need to Know
Published: January 21, 2026
Duration: 4:35
# Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear on H5N1
Welcome to Quiet Please, where we separate science from sensation. I'm your host, and today we're tackling H5N1 bird flu with facts instead of fear.
Let's start with misconception number one: H5N1 is spreading rapidly between humans right now. Here's the reality. According to the CDC, only 71 confirmed human cases have occurred in the United States since 2024, with just one death. The virus remains primarily an animal disease. Scientists emphasize that human-to-human transmission has not happened in any sustained way. What we're seeing instead is...
Welcome to Quiet Please, where we separate science from sensation. I'm your host, and today we're tackling H5N1 bird flu with facts instead of fear.
Let's start with misconception number one: H5N1 is spreading rapidly between humans right now. Here's the reality. According to the CDC, only 71 confirmed human cases have occurred in the United States since 2024, with just one death. The virus remains primarily an animal disease. Scientists emphasize that human-to-human transmission has not happened in any sustained way. What we're seeing instead is...