Australia to Give Bird Flu Vaccines to Native Species Most at Risk The Australian government has announced plans to vaccinate native bird species against the H5N1 flu virus, a decision that has sparked a mix of relief and skepticism among experts and conservation groups.
While the move is seen as proactive, it's unclear whether it will be enough to mitigate the outbreak's impact.
A $2 million allocation for vaccines pales in comparison to the $113 million committed by the Albanese government to prepare a response to the outbreak.