There's concerns from epidemiologists as the threat of bird flu rears its head. 

Australia has recorded its first human case of the H5N1 strain, in a child returning to Victoria from India.

Another case was later found in an egg farm within the region.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says both of these cases have been dealt with - but it's still a concern.

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There's concerns from epidemiologists as the threat of bird flu rears its head. 
Australia has recorded its first human case of the H5N1 strain, in a child returning to Victoria from India.
Another case was later found in an egg farm within the region.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says both of these cases have been dealt with - but it's still a concern.
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