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Kennedy's Controversial Bird Flu Proposal Sparks Safety Concerns

3/21/2025

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy by suggesting the deliberate spread of bird flu among poultry to find immune birds. Experts caution that this risky approach could trigger dangerous mutations of the H5N1 virus, known for its nearly 100% fatality rate in birds. They advocate for culling infected flocks as a safer, more humane alternative.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy by suggesting the deliberate spread of bird flu among poultry to find immune birds. Experts caution that this risky approach could trigger dangerous mutations of the H5N1 virus, known for its nearly 100% fatality rate in birds. They advocate for culling infected flocks as a safer, more humane alternative.