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A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact. 

Brian Ward, MD, Full Professor, Department of Medicine, and Co-Director, MUHC Vaccine Study Centre, is available to share his insights. His research focuses on infectious diseases, respiratory viruses and vaccine development.  

brian.ward [at] mcgill.ca (English, French, Spanish)   

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