Bird flu threat to Australian mammals may be countered with vaccine-laced baits
Iconic Australian mammals could face serious risks from avian influenza. Researchers are exploring whether oral vaccines delivered in baits could protect them. This strategy has been used for other diseases like rabies in Europe.
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