The U.S. government is stepping up its fight against bird flu by investing $590 million in Moderna’s vaccine development program. This latest funding, announced Friday, builds on an earlier $176 million investment made in July 2024. “Avian flu variants have proven to be particularly unpredictable and dangerous to humans in the past,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Accelerating the development of new vaccines will allow us to stay ahead and ensure that Americans have the tools they need to stay safe.” The funding comes at a critical time. Since April 2024, 67 people in the United States have contracted bird … Continue reading U.S. Grants Moderna $590M to Accelerate mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Development