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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.
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 Receives $590M From HHS to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine
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. This funding, announced Friday by Moderna,
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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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.
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Influenza cases are up in New Jersey. How you can identify flu symptoms, treat infection
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What is Flu A? What we know about influenza in Indiana, flu symptoms, how long it lasts and more
Influenza is high across the country, and Indiana is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, ...
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Sanford Bemidji contends with uptick in influenza cases
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Avian influenza outbreak in Georgia halts sale of poultry, forces quarantine
The first case of avian flu in a commercial poultry operation has been found, according to the Georgia Department of ...
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Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At the same time, recent CDC data shows that seasonal influenza A is rising ...
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Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from avian influenza
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from ...
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New state veterinarian briefs ranchers on avian influenza fight
The new Nevada State Veterinarian, Dr. Pete Rolfe, discussed the importance of fighting domestic animal diseases. “They ...
Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets?
The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide ...
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Flu, COVID, and RSV: RSV Season Peaks Across Most of the U.S.
As of Jan. 20, the CDC reports that RSV activity has peaked in most of the U.S., particularly among young children—a group ...