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What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK?

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 19 November 2025 - Categories: Avian Flu
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Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety of influenza A virus subtypes, particularly waterfowl and shore birds. All birds are susceptible to avian …

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