Clinical trial registry and Moderna press releases

HHS Secretary Grants EUA for Moderna's $176M mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine

Jul 29, 2024, 09:35 PM

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Moderna a $176 million contract to develop an mRNA vaccine for bird flu. This initiative is part of a broader plan to address potential bird flu outbreaks. The HHS Secretary has expanded emergencies to include bird flu, giving the FDA authority to issue Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for these mRNA bird flu vaccines, similar to the process used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Pennsylvania is also involved in the development of these vaccines.