Transmission of avian influenza to humans is rare. Avian influenza mainly spreads between birds and animals.
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In June 2024, avian influenza H7N8 was detected in some poultry and birds in the Hawkesbury region. The risk of avian influenza infection in humans remains low. For more information about the current situation, refer to the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
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