Australia Vaccinates Captive Birds Against H5N1 | Australia News

Australia’s battling H5N1 bird flu with a bold new strategy: vaccinating captive wildlife first. Over 230 cases reported, including Australia’s first major die-off in native species. The government’s rolling out a $2 million vaccine program targeting high-risk birds in zoos and sanctuaries — where two-dose shots are logistically possible. While wild birds remain hard to reach, this focused approach protects the most vulnerable and valuable species. Vaccines aren’t a cure-all — hygiene and containment still matter. More outbreaks are expected as the virus spreads, but agriculture remains untouched for now. Stay alert. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41ae2d6ad40171d0