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Aug 10, 2026

Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against H5N1 bird flu

Australia will begin vaccinating vulnerable native birds, including thousands of little penguins on Phillip Island, against the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain in the coming days and weeks. The virus was first detected in Australia in June 2026, making it the last continent to report cases of the highly contagious strain.

Aug 10, 2026·6 sources
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  • ▪Australia recorded its first mass seabird mortality event from H5N1 bird flu in late July or early August 2026, after the virus spread from migratory birds to local native species.
  • ▪The bird flu vaccine requires two doses administered three to four weeks apart, which will require teams to intercept and corral Phillip Island penguins during their daily migrations.
  • ▪An Australian government risk assessment of more than 2,000 native birds and mammals identified a handful of species facing possible extinction and hundreds facing severe population reductions from H5N1.

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