As the latest bird flu outbreak in the United States raises concerns about animal-to-human transmission and the potential for human-to-human spread, health experts are turning their attention to vaccine development. While there is currently no evidence of human-to-human transmission, researchers are exploring various vaccine options to be prepared in case the virus does adapt. Virologists
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The recent death of a 59-year-old individual in Mexico due to the H5N2 variant of bird flu has raised significant concerns about the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the victim had no history of exposure to poultry or other animals, making it challenging to determine the source of exposure.