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HHS weighs rescinding Moderna bird flu vaccine contract

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is considering withdrawing a $590 million contract for a bird flu vaccine awarded to Moderna Inc., as reported by Bloomberg.
Health officials are reviewing a $590 million contract granted to Moderna Inc. For a bird flu vaccine, as reported by Bloomberg.
This contract was awarded during the Biden administration's final days and helped raise Moderna's stock by 13% shortly after the announcement.
The reconsideration occurs amidst a significant bird flu outbreak and declining sales of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.

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The Hill

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 the U.S. Department and Health and Human Services support pandemic preparedness, four years of the Biden administration’s failed oversight have made it necessary to…

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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Star Advertiser

Trump team weighs pulling funds for bird flu vaccine

U.S. health officials are reevaluating a $590 million contract for bird flu shots that the Biden administration awarded to Moderna Inc., people familiar with the matter said.

2 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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Crooks and Liars

Anti-Vaxxer Bob Kennedy May Pull Funding For Bird Flu Vaccine

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2 days ago·United States

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STAT

Pharmalittle: We're reading about a cancelled FDA vaccine meeting, a Moderna bird flu vaccine, and more

Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is, despite the dreary gray skies hovering over the Pharmalot campus. We are doing our best to maintain sunny spirits, though, because once again, we recall some helpful wisdom from the Morning Mayor, who taught us that “every new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.” To celebrate the notion, we are brewing still more cups of stimulation and inviting you to join us. Our choice today is churro…

2 days ago·Boston, United States

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Political Wire

Trump May Pull Funding for Bird Flu Vaccine

"The Trump administration confirmed it's reviewing whether to pull $590 million in funding that Moderna received in the final days of the Biden administration to develop an mRNA vaccine for bird flu in people," Axios reports.

2 days ago·New York, United States

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The Columbian

Trump team weighs pulling funds for Moderna bird flu vaccine

U.S. health officials are reevaluating a $590 million contract for bird flu shots that the Biden administration awarded to Moderna Inc., people familiar with the matter said. Read more...

2 days ago·Vancouver, United States

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