Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu

More than 160 million birds have been culled during the bird-flu outbreak that started in 2022. So why is the U.S. not vaccinating chickens?

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The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu

With egg prices soaring, the US is considering vaccinating laying chickens, which have been hit particularly hard by the avian influenza outbreak.
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HHS weighs rescinding Moderna bird flu vaccine contract

The Trump administration confirmed it is reevaluating a $590 million human bird flu vaccine contract awarded to Moderna in the waning days of the Biden administration. “While it is crucial that ...
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U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu

USDA officials said there are "no anticipated changes" to the policy for killing flocks with sick birds.
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Moderna’s stock stumbles on report HHS is reviewing $590 million award for bird-flu vaccine

The Trump administration is reviewing a contract extended to Moderna in the final days of the Biden administration.
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Bird flu ravaged this farmer’s chickens. Here’s his plan to lower egg prices.

The U.S. needs to make sure USDA has enough staff to conduct research, monitor outbreaks and support farmers.
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U.S. will spend up to $1 billion to combat bird flu, USDA secretary says

The U.S. will invest up to $1 billion to combat the spread of bird flu, including increasing imports of eggs, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said.
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Is Bird Flu the Only Reason Egg Prices Are Soaring?

The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.
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FDA cancels meeting to choose flu vaccine strain

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) abruptly canceled a vaccine advisory meeting where members were slated to discuss influenza vaccine strains. The meeting was scheduled for March 13. Committee ...
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FDA unexpectedly cancels flu vaccine meeting

The Food and Drug Administration cancelled a regular meeting with the Department of Health and Human Services and other advisers on recommendations for the flu vaccine that will go into production ...
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Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu

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The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu

HHS weighs rescinding Moderna bird flu vaccine contract

U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu

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