A rare strain of bird flu has been detected in California, raising concerns about a possible wider spread of the disease among poultry and potentially impacting human health.
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U.S. Health Department Invests $590 Million in Moderna’s Bird Flu Vaccine Trial
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Moderna Inc. a $590 million contract to accelerate the development and manufacturing of a vaccine against the avian influenza, also known as bird flu. This investment is part of the government’s efforts to bolster the nation’s pandemic preparedness.