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Going Viral PodcastAuthor: Healthed
A one-stop source of Coronavirus information for you and your patients as this rapidly evolving crisis unfolds. We welcome your questions or feedback, which you can send to us at the email address goingviral@healthed.com.au Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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H5N1 avian influenza: Global threats, local preparedness and key risk groups
Monday, 28 April, 2025
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 Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
