Moderna Receives $590M for Bird Flu Vaccine Development

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The U.S. government is investing $590 million in Moderna's avian influenza vaccine development program to accelerate protection against H5N1.

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This funding builds on an earlier investment of $176 million in July 2024 highlighting the urgency of fighting bird flu.

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Since April 2024, there have been 67 reported cases of bird flu in the United States, with the majority being farm workers. And one person died in Louisiana.

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Moderna will use mRNA technology that has proven effective in COVID-19 Vaccines. To develop the experimental vaccine mRNA-1018.

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This new funding will support research into five more new influenza vaccines.

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Even though the CDC says the risk to the public remains low, preventive measures are increasing across the country.

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The Biden administration has allocated an additional $300 million to improve bird flu surveillance. Hospital preparation and infection surveillance.

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MRNA technology represents a transformative step in creating a rapid and effective response to pandemic threats.

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Cooperation between stakeholders is essential to protecting public health. Animal welfare and food safety from the risk of bird flu.

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Strong winds reaching 70 km/h will create dangerous whiteout conditions along Yellowhead and Trans-Canada highways.

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