Tag: Flu

Tracking Bird Flu Through Poop In Places No One’s Looking

In an effort to proactively address the potential threat of a global flu pandemic, scientists are turning to

Creating Bird Flu Vaccines for Humans at a Biosecure Laboratory

The process of creating these vaccines starts with eggs. Yes, you heard that right—eggs are a critical component

RFK Jr.’s handpicked panel advises ban on thimerosal in flu vaccine

A recent decision by a federal vaccine advisory panel, which was recently reshuffled by health secretary Robert F.

How Bird Flu Went from Devastating Poultry Farms to Infecting Dairy Herds

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects birds. However,

CDC Vaccine Advisors To Vote On Thimerosal In Flu Shots. Here’s What To Know About Thimerosal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to make a crucial

How wildfires might increase risk of flu, COVID-19

Wildfires have long been known to have devastating effects on the environment and communities they affect. However, a

RFK Jr.’s new ACIP to discuss flu shots, MMRV vaccine

The Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has recently made significant changes to the panel

How a US agriculture agency became key in the fight against bird flu

The cancellation of the vaccine contracts has drawn criticism from experts like Sorrell, who worry the move leaves

Loss Of MRNA, Bird Flu Vaccines Threatens Our Biosecurity

Amid growing concerns over the spread of bird flu, the Department of Health and Human Services made a

Moderna flu contract, Texas vaccine policy

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Trump administration pulls the plug on the bird flu vaccine : NPR

The H5N1 bird flu virus has been raising fears across the country and has spread into dairy cattle.

Moderna bird flu vaccine development contract canceled by HHS

The Department of Health and Human Services has made the decision to cancel a $600 million contract with