Aric Schultz
@ajs10.bsky.social
Ph.D. immunologist and former bench scientist with too many hobbies. Always gardening, backpacking, and fishing. Currently into mycology, sketching, and fermenting.
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🧵 Why isn’t H5N1 (avian flu) included in seasonal flu vaccines?
1/ H5N1 primarily circulates in birds and rarely infects humans. Most cases result from direct contact with infected birds/livestock, not human-to-human spread. It’s not currently a significant risk for seasonal outbreaks. 🦜➡️🧍
1/ H5N1 primarily circulates in birds and rarely infects humans. Most cases result from direct contact with infected birds/livestock, not human-to-human spread. It’s not currently a significant risk for seasonal outbreaks. 🦜➡️🧍
January 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🧵 Why isn’t H5N1 (avian flu) included in seasonal flu vaccines?
1/ H5N1 primarily circulates in birds and rarely infects humans. Most cases result from direct contact with infected birds/livestock, not human-to-human spread. It’s not currently a significant risk for seasonal outbreaks. 🦜➡️🧍
1/ H5N1 primarily circulates in birds and rarely infects humans. Most cases result from direct contact with infected birds/livestock, not human-to-human spread. It’s not currently a significant risk for seasonal outbreaks. 🦜➡️🧍