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USDA Approves Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Flu Surge

2/17/2025

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A company has gained USDA conditional approval for a groundbreaking bird flu vaccine for chickens, a crucial step in safeguarding poultry health. As seasonal flu cases spike in the U.S., with nearly 10% of hospital admissions linked to Influenza A, experts express alarm over the risk of gene mixing between flu viruses, potentially leading to more contagious strains.

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A company has gained USDA conditional approval for a groundbreaking bird flu vaccine for chickens, a crucial step in safeguarding poultry health. As seasonal flu cases spike in the U.S., with nearly 10% of hospital admissions linked to Influenza A, experts express alarm over the risk of gene mixing between flu viruses, potentially leading to more contagious strains.