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Trump Administration Terminates $590 Million Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Deal, Dismantling Biden-Era Pandemic Preparedness Effort
The Trump administration terminated a nearly $600 million award to Moderna for developing an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine, ...
US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu
After rebounding in recent decades due to conservation efforts, the number of once-imperiled peregrine falcons in the U.S.
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Understanding the Basics of Bird Flu
Over the past three years, avian influenza (H5N1) has spread around the U.S. and affected many species of birds and mammals, ...
Animal advocates call for more action addressing Maricopa County bird flu cases
“Avian flu spreads very quickly. If you don’t act fast, you’re putting at risk the entire operation of the rest of your flock. So you have to mitigate your risk and react. Cull the hens. It’s really ...
Bird flu in humans hasn't officially been seen in U.S. in 3 months: "We just don't know why"
Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu​, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of ...
Brazil's Tocantins state says agriculture ministry ruled out bird flu on commercial farm
Brazil's Tocantins state said on Wednesday the agriculture ministry has ruled out an outbreak of bird flu on a local ...
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11-year-old boy is Cambodia’s fourth bird flu death this year
An 11-year-old boy has died in Cambodia’s fourth fatality from bird flu this year. The Health Ministry said tests confirmed the boy in the western province of Kampong Speu died Tuesday of H5N1 avian ...
RFK Jr. Offers to Relocate Bird Flu-Infected Ostriches to the U.S.
But RFK Jr., the secretary of health and human services, is planning to intervene and rescue the flock. He and Mehmet Oz, the ...
Brazil finds bird flu in wild bird, investigates potential case on commercial farm
Brazil identified fresh bird flu cases in wild animals, which it said should not have any commercial impact, and is ...