Finland is set to commence human vaccinations against bird flu in 2024, marking a significant step in the global fight against the avian influenza virus. This decision comes amidst a growing concern over the spread and mutation of the virus, which has seen devastating impacts on poultry worldwide and sporadic human infections.
The H5N1 strain of bird flu, first detected in Hong Kong in 1997, has primarily affected birds but has occasionally infected humans with severe consequences. Between 2005 and 2020, around 850 human cases of H5N1 were reported, with about half resulting in fatalities. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers the current threat to humans as low but emphasizes the need for preparedness due to the virus's potential to mutate and cause a pandemic.
Instead of killing millions of chickens because of bird flu, can't we just lock them down in the barn for two weeks to flatten the curve?
— Kobie Thatcher (@KobieThatcher) June 25, 2024
The Finnish government plans to introduce a vaccination program targeting populations at higher risk of exposure, such as poultry workers and those in close contact with birds.
This initiative aligns with broader efforts in the European Union, which has secured a batch of preventive vaccines to mitigate the potential spread of the virus among humans.
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LEAKED Video of UNELECTED Public Health Officials speaking of ‘Enhanced Surveillance’ and ‘Farm Quarantining’ for the ‘Bird Flu’.
This is Psychological Terrorism. DO NOT COMPLY. pic.twitter.com/B2rSzVujQr
— Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) May 27, 2024
The spread of bird flu has led to the culling of over 200 million birds globally in recent outbreaks, significantly impacting the poultry industry and contributing to rising food prices. Countries like France and Mexico have already initiated vaccination programs for poultry to curb the virus's spread, while the United States remains cautious due to trade restrictions associated with vaccinated poultry.
The economic burden of bird flu is substantial. For instance, France spent approximately 1.1 billion euros in 2023 compensating poultry farmers for losses. The implementation of human vaccinations in Finland aims to prevent similar economic and health crises by reducing the risk of zoonotic transmission.
Recent advancements in vaccine technology, including the use of mRNA, have shown promise in reducing virus transmission among vaccinated birds. This approach, similar to COVID-19 vaccines, could potentially enhance the efficacy of bird flu vaccines and mitigate future outbreaks.
Finland's proactive measure to vaccinate humans against bird flu is a crucial step in addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by the virus. As the global community continues to monitor and respond to the evolving situation, such initiatives are essential to safeguarding public health and ensuring economic stability.
Those vaccines that are given to animals and birds get in OUR food supply. We then eat those vaccines. Finland is killing people due to this. Didn’t we learn anything from the C19 vax?
Now all we need is for Joe to bring in a few hundred Finns to infect us faster with Hunter’s buddie’s new virus