Phillip Island penguins to be vaccinated for bird flu
2 sources·Updated August 12, 2026
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The decision follows a state government announcement that Phillip Island's wild population of little penguins will be vaccinated against the disease.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - ABC News AU·3h agoPhillip Island penguins to be vaccinated for bird flu
The targeted vaccination of 5,000 penguins is claimed to be the largest wild bird vaccination program undertaken globally.
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