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Pressure grows to import experimental sea lion vaccine as bird flu campaign launches

Sep 27, 2026 3 min readAustralia
Pressure grows to import experimental sea lion vaccine as bird flu campaign launches

The short version

The federal government has launched a national education campaign on the H5 bird flu. This campaign aims to provide Australians with practical advice on how to respond to sick or dead birds.

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Why this matters — from Rex

If you encounter sick or dead birds while outdoors, avoid touching them and report your sighting to the relevant authorities, following the advice provided by the H5 bird flu education campaign.

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Summary and context generated by Rex from reporting published by ABC News. Always check the original source and official park notices before heading out.