Alpacas test positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time
Alpacas test positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, sometimes called bird flu, has been confirmed in alpacas for the first time, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories.
Probably a good time to stock up on toilet paper and N95's!
19Anyone reading this who doesn't already have one: Seriously get a bidet you guys
19For business and pleasure.
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Nooo not the alpacas🫣
13Nooo not the alpacas🫣
"Coming soon to a species near you!"
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Not another crossover episode 🙄
10I have been reliably informed that the only reason we have these cases is because we were testing them. We can make the cases of bird flu go away if we stop testing for it!
10Can we start developing the mrna vaccine for this now before it becomes a problem?
9There's already been lots of research into doing exactly that, and looks like at least one experimental vaccine already: https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2024/may/penn-researchers-develop-experimental-mrna-avian-flu-vaccine
8No, a few hundred thousand people have to die first. It is the only way.
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Guess I have to stop drinking alpaca milk.
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