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Optimising our response to a potential H5N1 avian influenza pandemic: preparing to protect people working at the human–animal interface

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Optimising our response to a potential H5N1 avian influenza pandemic: preparing to protect people working at the human-animal interface T he Australian federal government announced a $22.1 million investment to increase the availability of pandemic influenza vaccines in the National Medical Stockpile. 1 This initiative is part of a broader $100 million One Health approach that includes increased agriculture biosecurity response capability, enhanced wild bird surveillance, environmental measures to protect threatened species, and nationally coordinated communications.2 Although this is a significant step forward, it is crucial that the preparedness plan extends beyond communications to also fund activities that support the adoption of mitigation measures, including a vaccine.Pre-emptive social science evidence is essential for pandemic preparedness

Source: The Medical Journal of Australia

DOI: 10.5694/mja2.52664

Authors: Kerrie Wiley, Catherine King, Holly Seale, Chris Degeling

Institutions: The University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, University of Wollongong

Language: English

Topic: Influenza Virus Research Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400