The UK government is stockpiling bird flu vaccines as a precaution against the H5N1 virus, which has infected nearly 904 people globally and is feared to mutate to spread from human to human, potentially triggering another pandemic. Experts warn the situation is concerning.
The UK Government is stockpiling more than five million bird flu vaccines in response to fears that the H5N1 virus could spark a global pandemic . Scientists are concerned that the virus, which has infected 904 people worldwide since 2003, could mutate to spread from human to human, leading to another pandemic. Dr. Meera Chand, emerging infection lead at the UKHSA, emphasizes the importance of being prepared against a range of influenza viruses that pose health risks.
Professor Sir Andrew Pollard from Oxford University warns that a new strain of influenza remains a top pandemic threat, and H5 is particularly concerning due to its spread among birds and mammals, including cattle in the US. Since 2003, the virus has infected 904 people globally, with at least 465 fatalities, and there are 61 human cases in the US
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