The US Department of HHS is awarding the pharmaceutical company Moderna $590 million to continue developing a vaccine to protect against bird flu.

In 2023, Moderna initiated a study on a “pandemic influenza vaccine” to protect against H5 and H7 avian influenza viruses ... Biden-Harris Administration and HHS,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement Friday. “Accelerating the ...

“This latest intended investment illustrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s robust response to emerging disease threats such as avian influenza,” said Health Secretary Xavier Becerr

The award will also support the expansion of clinical studies for up to five additional subtypes of pandemic influenza ... HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement: “Avian flu variants ...

The award will also support the expansion of clinical studies for up to five additional subtypes of pandemic influenza ... stay safe,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement.

When it comes to the growing potential for a bird flu outbreak, the key question is whether the new Trump administration has the political will to prioritize Americans’ health. Trump’s

Bird flu was first detected in domestic birds in 1996 in Southern China and has since spread to wild birds, mammals, and humans worldwide, with a fatality rate reaching 50% in some cases. In the U.S., cases have been mostly mild, affecting primarily poultry and dairy workers, until this recent death in Louisiana.

The first human death from bird flu in the United States occurred on Jan. 6 in a Louisiana hospital, less than three weeks before the second Donald Trump administration’s inauguration.

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Last Friday, HHS announced it will provide approximately $590 million to Moderna to accelerate the development of mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccines and enhance mRNA platform capabilities so the U.S. is better prepared to respond to other emerging infectious diseases, according to a release from HHS.

So what’s next for Xavier Becerra? According to Becerra allies, who requested anonymity to discuss his plans candidly, he is “strongly considering” running for governor and is already ...

So what's next for Xavier Becerra? According to Becerra allies, who requested anonymity to discuss his plans candidly, he is "strongly considering" running for governor and is already exploring the possibility with members of the state's congressional ...