How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity

Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds.

Mar 19, 2025 - 18:39
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How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity
The total human cases from bird flu is still low but if the virus mutates in certain ways, scientists fear pandemic. They

Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds.

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