Why we shouldn't use the "F Word"

Officials and reporters ignore the consequences of a lack of scientific rigour.

Tom Jefferson

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Carl Heneghan

Dec 09, 2024

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NOTE: this a republication of a post originally published in January 2023. It is a clarification of the current and recurring frenzy and will help readers focus on what matters. You may also wish to read Here comes Bird F Word for further background.

Here comes the Bird F Word.....

Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson

March 9, 2023

The UKHSA says it's turning to “bird flu” models given the recent outbreaks, and as we said, we’d review what the models from 2005 reported.

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Why we shouldn't use the "F Word"

Officials and reporters ignore the consequences of a lack of scientific rigour.

Here comes the Bird F Word.....

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