Bird Flu

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Health & Medicine

Bird flu, human cases and the risk to Australia

Avian flu is continuing to spread throughout the world, infecting some mammals as it goes – but what’s the risk to Australia?

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Health & Medicine

Tracking avian influenza to safeguard Australia

Outbreaks of avian influenza are accelerating in the Northern Hemisphere, and while the risk to Australia is small, it’s important we monitor the situation closely

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