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As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines
No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even probable. ...
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
As avian influenza rages through birds and dairy cattle across the United States, Georgia has become the latest state to ...
Regeneron, Illumina, 17 U.S. health systems invest combined $320M in Truveta Genome Project
As part of its quest to “discover the science of humanity,” the Truveta Genome Project will gather the de-identified genetic ...
Moderna says it’s ‘one step closer’ to a norovirus vaccine as the virus spreads across the U.S.
Up to 21 million people contract norovirus each year in the U.S. alone, the CDC says. Read More
Could you have COVID? Symptoms to watch for in 2025 include sore throat and fatigue
COVID symptoms are similar to those of flu, RSV, and the common cold, and may vary by vaccination status. Read ...
Could it be COVID? Here are the symptoms to watch out for in 2024
COVID symptoms can be mild, severe, or nonexistent, according to the CDC—and can appear as late as two weeks after ...
Do you have the flu? Watch out for these 2025 symptoms, from mild to emergency
As with COVID, testing is the only way to confirm the presence of the influenza virus in your body. Read ...
The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning
Nuzzo says it’s very possible that the Louisiana patient’s preexisting health conditions contributed to the severity of their illness, but ...
Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
Like many other respiratory viruses, Williams says that hMPV tends to impact those with chronic lung diseases or existing conditions ...
Bird Flu Patient in Louisiana Becomes First Human Death in Current H5N1 Outbreak
A patient with the first “severe case” of bird flu in the U.S. has died, according to a press release ...