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As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines
No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even probable.
Moderna Receives $590M From HHS to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding the pharmaceutical company Moderna $590 million to continue developing a vaccine to protect against bird flu.
Bird Flu: US Invests $590 Million to Fast-Track Vaccine Development
The Department of Health and Human Services has granted millions of dollars to Moderna to speed up bird flu vaccine development.
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.
Moderna Stock Jumps as Biotech Gets $590M From US To Develop Bird-Flu Vaccine
Key Takeaways Moderna received a $590 million award from the U.S. government to speed development of a vaccine that could be used to fight bird flu.The biotech firm's mRNA-1018 candidate posted positive results in a Phase 1/2 study launched in 2023.
Moderna gets $590M from US government for bird flu vaccine
Moderna has been testing an mRNA candidate for influenza viruses like the H5 and H7 strains that are seen as pandemic threats. Others, including GSK and Pfizer, are also at work on similar shots.
Moderna Stock Jumps On $590M US Award For Bird Flu Vaccine Development, But Retail Doubts Longevity Under Trump
Shares of Moderna Inc. rose over 5% on Tuesday morning, reaching levels last seen more than a week ago, following news of a $590 million award from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department to accelerate its bird flu vaccine development.

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Bird flu has been reported worldwide. Is it a threat to humans? What the CDC recommends.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to ...
Can my bird feeder spread the avian flu? Experts say that depends
Lori Lomoro from Blandford Nature Center says there's no need to panic. However, those who have backyard chicken coops or ...
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the ...
Bird Flu: Vaccines May Drive Virus Evolution
"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers ...
Bird flu outbreak hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue; 99,000 birds being euthanized
Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.
Bird flu strikes chicken farm in Matteson: 'A pretty devastating blow'
The first known outbreak of bird flu at a farm in Illinois this year has been reported in the south suburbs. The owners told ...
Bird flu concerns escalate as case found in Dorchester County flock, 4th on Eastern Shore
Bird flu concerns continue to escalate on Eastern Shore with case at a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County. Here's ...
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The Media and I: Avian Influenza and Unpasteurized Milk
John Batchelor and I dive into the accelerating outbreak of avian flu across the U.S. and the hazard of raw milk.
Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond
Seven Delmarva-region commercial operations have now reported cases of the highly contagious virus.