Chris Lyons+FollowBird Flu's Sneaky Trick Against FeversTurns out, bird flu might be way scarier than we thought. Scientists just found that our go-to defense—getting a fever—doesn’t slow down some bird flu strains at all. While regular flu hates high temps, bird flu just shrugs it off and keeps spreading. Experts are worried this could make it harder to fight off a bird flu pandemic if the virus ever spreads more easily between people. Kinda wild, right? #Health #BodyHealth #BirdFlu20Share
Michael Flores+FollowBird Flu’s Secret Weapon Against FeversWild, right? Turns out bird flu viruses can handle fevers way better than regular human flu. Scientists found a gene (PB1) that lets these bird bugs keep multiplying even when our bodies crank up the heat. That’s why bird flu can be so nasty—and why tracking this gene could help us spot dangerous strains before they spread. Basically, fever isn’t a universal flu killer after all! #Science #BirdFlu #ScienceNews20Share
Jacqueline Ray+FollowBird Flu’s First Human Fatality—What to KnowA rare bird flu strain (H5N5) just claimed its first human life in Washington state. The person had a backyard flock exposed to wild birds, and symptoms hit hard: high fever, cough, shortness of breath, and confusion. Health officials say human-to-human spread is super rare, but if you’ve been around birds and feel sick, don’t wait—call your doctor. Bird flu is still rare, but it’s a reminder to stay alert, especially if you’re a bird owner! #Health #BodyHealth #BirdFlu10Share
