In a surprising move, the Department of Health and Human Services has withdrawn millions in funding for Moderna's bird flu vaccine development, raising concerns about the nation's pandemic preparedness amid ongoing tensions over vaccine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.
In a surprising announcement, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls for placebo-controlled studies for all new vaccines, raising questions about existing protocols and the future of Covid vaccine availability.
