Avian influenza, specifically the H5N1 strain, has been spreading through farms across the nation and has shown significant activity in Massachusetts wildlife since January. This has raised concerns about the potential risk of bird flu spilling over into the human population. Scientists in the area are actively researching this topic to determine the possible risks.
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