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Andrew S. Flies, Senior Research Fellow in Immunology, University of Tasmania

Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could we protect them using vaccines in baits?

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The deadly rabies virus was once common across Europe. A bite from an infected dog, wolf or fox could be fatal.

But then came a breakthrough: an edible vaccine. Since 1978, a billion baits containing the vaccine have been distributed by 30 European nations. Many European nations are now considered rabies-free.

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