H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian flu affecting birds globally, with a higher mortality rate than COVID-19 but limited human-to-human spread
Australia is the only continent without H5N1 cases, with strong pandemic preparedness, including antivirals and vaccine stockpiles
At-risk groups include poultry workers and dairy farmers; exposed individuals should be tested, treated with antivirals, and reported to authorities
Symptoms include respiratory and early GI issues; conjunctivitis has been common in U.S. dairy workers
Australia’s new CDC has improved outbreak notification systems, using lessons learned from COVID-19

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 27 mins

Guest:Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist and Biostatistician

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<li>H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian flu affecting birds globally, with a higher mortality rate than COVID-19 but limited human-to-human spread</li>
<li>Australia is the only continent without H5N1 cases, with strong pandemic preparedness, including antivirals and vaccine stockpiles</li>
<li>At-risk groups include poultry workers and dairy farmers; exposed individuals should be tested, treated with antivirals, and reported to authorities</li>
<li>Symptoms include respiratory and early GI issues; conjunctivitis has been common in U.S. dairy workers</li>
<li>Australia&rsquo;s new CDC has improved outbreak notification systems, using lessons learned from COVID-19</li>
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Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 27 mins
Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist and Biostatistician
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