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Bird flu detections in Shoalhaven and vaccination efforts in South Australia
H5 bird flu continues to be detected in wild bird populations across Australia. In the Shoalhaven region, three recent cases have been confirmed, including an Australian tern at Dolphin Point, a greater crested tern at Callala Bay, and a dead seagull at the Vincentia boat ramp.
Authorities have issued warnings for residents to avoid contact with sick or dead birds and to keep pets on leads to protect local wildlife. While the virus has been found in wild birds, there have been no detections in commercial poultry, livestock, or captive birds in New South Wales, and the risk to human health is considered low.
In South Australia, Cleland Wildlife Park has launched a vaccination program to protect vulnerable native species. The initiative involves administering two doses of a vaccine to up to 100 birds across more than 30 species, including threatened animals such as orange-bellied parrots, regent honeyeaters, and red-tailed black cockatoos.
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Cleland Wildlife Park · Emily Bourke · Peter Wilkins · Shoalhaven Council · South Australia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The vaccination program aims to provide an additional layer of protection for South Australia’s most vulnerable bird species. glamadelaide.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] There have been no detections of H5 bird flu in commercial poultry flocks, captive birds, or livestock in New South Wales. www.southcoastregister.com.au · www.ulladullatimes.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The risk to human health from the H5 bird flu detections in Shoalhaven remains low. www.southcoastregister.com.au · www.ulladullatimes.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vaccinated species include orange-bellied parrots, regent honeyeaters, regent parrots, and red-tailed black cockatoos. glamadelaide.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] H5 bird flu has been detected in an Australian tern at Dolphin Point and a greater crested tern at Callala Bay. www.southcoastregister.com.au · www.ulladullatimes.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cleland Wildlife Park is vaccinating up to 100 native birds across more than 30 species against H5 bird flu. glamadelaide.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] A dead seagull found at the Vincentia boat ramp tested positive for H5 bird flu. www.southcoastregister.com.au · www.ulladullatimes.com.au