Moderna, bird flu vaccine

Moderna awarded $590M to help accelerate development of mRNA-based bird flu vaccine: HHS
Moderna has been awarded approximately $590 million from the federal government to help speed up the development of an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine, health officials said.
Moderna Is Getting $590 Million From the U.S. to Accelerate a Bird Flu Vaccine
The latest funding is a sign of how seriously the Biden administration appears to be taking the pandemic threat.
US awards Moderna $590 million for bird flu vaccine development
The U.S. government has awarded Moderna $590 million to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, as the country doubles down on efforts to tackle increasing infections in humans. This is in addition to $176 million awarded by the U.
Bird flu vaccine: What to know
Medical experts advise that people should get a vaccine for the bird flu when it becomes commercially available. One doctor said the most at-risk patients should be first.
The first GA case of bird flu was reported & there’s no vaccine. Here’s what that means
Another dangerous strain of flu has claimed a life and Georgia’s numbers continue to climb. There’s no vaccine, so what can you do to stay healthy and flu-free?
Expert: No bird flu vaccine needed for people yet
Experts say no bird flu vaccine is needed for humans yet, as mild cases among dairy workers don't warrant it. The current H5N1 strain shows low human transmission risk and responds well to antivirals.
Moderna confirms $590M award by U.S. for bird flu vaccine development
Moderna (MRNA) announced ongoing support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, to accelerate the development of
Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US
The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.
US Health Dept Providing Moderna $590 Mn To Speed MRNA Bird Flu Vaccine
US health officials announced Friday they were awarding $590 million to Moderna to develop mRNA vaccines against influenza, including advancing the company's bird flu vaccine, as fears of a new pandemic grow.
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What bird flu experts are watching for in 2025
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Yes, there is a bird flu vaccine
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No need to provide an avian flu vaccine for humans yet, expert says
An infectious disease expert says the relatively mild cases of avian influenza detected so far among dairy workers don’t ...