States and territories are preparing to identify priority native bird species to receive H5 bird flu vaccinations. The jurisdictions are expected to report back to the federal government in the coming days with their species lists.
The reports describe this step as part of a broader vaccine planning process ahead of potential deployment. Both outlets frame the work as a coordination effort between state and territory authorities and the federal government, focused on targeting vaccination to native species considered priorities.
While the articles provided do not detail which species are included, or the specific criteria used to determine priority, they agree on the immediate development: states and territories compiling recommendations for H5 vaccine recipients and submitting them to the federal level soon.
