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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
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,
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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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 ...
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Avian flu cases suspected in Allen County, other Indiana areas
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been identified as the possible cause of waterfowl deaths in several areas, including Allen County.
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First case of Avian Influenza confirmed in Georgia
Georgia has confirmed the first positive case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in a ...
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DNR: Avian influenza suspected in waterfowl in La Porte, Starke counties
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is encouraging anyone who interacts with waterfowl to use extra precautions as the avian influenza has now been responsible for their deaths in a dozen ...
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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 ...
Avian influenza confirmed at farm near Samantha Cameron's family seat
Farmers within 3km of a commercial poultry farm near Easingwold have been told to follow strict biosecurity rules in an attempt to avert the spread of bird flu following an outbreak.
Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The ...
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Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth
Plymouth, Massachusetts, officials alerted the public on Sunday that more than 60 birds found dead at Billington Sea are suspected to have died of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu.
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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DNR expands collection efforts of dead wild birds amid avian influenza
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is expanding its collection efforts of wild bird carcasses amid the highly ...
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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 ...
Avian flu outbreak raises egg prices, empties shelves
It's the chicken, not the egg. A highly pathogenic avian flu strain has been circulating in North America since 2022, and it has recently taken root at poultry farms across the country, according to ...