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Virologists Warn: H5N1 Avian Flu Threatens Humans

5/13/2025

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Leading virologists from more than 40 nations are sounding the alarm on the rising threat of H5N1 avian flu, which has adapted to infect mammals and poses a risk to humans. They are calling on global leaders to bolster surveillance and biosecurity, presenting a ten-point plan that emphasizes genomic data sharing and advanced vaccine strategies to prevent future pandemics.

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Leading virologists from more than 40 nations are sounding the alarm on the rising threat of H5N1 avian flu, which has adapted to infect mammals and poses a risk to humans. They are calling on global leaders to bolster surveillance and biosecurity, presenting a ten-point plan that emphasizes genomic data sharing and advanced vaccine strategies to prevent future pandemics.