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Australia’s facing a bird flu crisis as H5N1 kills over 100 wild seabirds across five states—mass die-offs are already happening, and time is running out. Vaccination may not stop the spread entirely, but it could save at-risk species from extinction. While Australia has a vaccine and pilot programs underway, its policy excludes marine mammals like seals and sea lions, despite their high vulnerability. Countries like the U.S. and France have successfully vaccinated endangered birds and penguins, proving vaccines can reduce deaths—even if they’re not foolproof. Australia now must urgently identify priority seal colonies, test vaccines, and act fast before more populations collapse like in South America and the Southern Ocean.

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