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UK Moves to Protect Against Bird Flu with Human H5 Vaccine Stockpile. The UK is preparing over five million doses of an H5 influenza vaccine to counter any future bird flu pandemic. While the H5N1 strain currently shows no evidence of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) secured the vaccine as part of its pandemic preparedness. Dr. Meera Chand of UKHSA emphasized the importance of early vaccine access stating it can save lives and expand the country's defenses against potential health threat. The H5N1 strain, responsible for a prolonged outbreak in birds, remains a key pandemic concern. Professor Sir Andrew Pollard of the Oxford Vaccine Group noted that while multiple flu strains pose risks, H5N1 is particularly alarming due to its spread among birds, mammals, and even cattle. Preparing for such threats is critical to ensuring resilience in the face of future pandemics.
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