In a surprising move, the HHS has terminated a $590 million contract with Moderna for H5 avian influenza vaccine development, raising alarms among health experts amidst rising H5N1 threats.
In a surprising move, the Department of Health and Human Services has withdrawn millions in funding for Moderna's bird flu vaccine development, raising concerns about the nation's pandemic preparedness amid ongoing tensions over vaccine safety.
Moderna's combined Covid and flu vaccine has outperformed traditional shots in a recent phase 3 trial, generating higher antibody levels and showing promise for dual protection against both viruses.