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    5 months ago

    I can accept the technical name H5N1 influenza, but holy fuck, why in the hell do they call it “bird flu”?!

    Cows are not birds. Humans are not birds…

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            5 months ago

            Who are we to dictate where H5N1 goes?

            Obviously it’s in cows and other creatures as well, so clearly it’s not restricted to birds. Face the facts, it’s not a “bird” flu, and it shouldn’t be called that anymore, as it’s obviously not exclusive to birds.

            H5N1 works for me. At least the technical name doesn’t mislead people into thinking only one category of animals can get it.