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Trump Administration Cuts $766M Bird Flu Vaccine Contracts, Sparks Safety Concerns

6/3/2025

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In a controversial move, the Trump administration scrapped $766 million in contracts with Moderna for a bird flu vaccine, raising safety alarms. While bird flu has only claimed one life out of 70 cases in the last year, critics warn this could jeopardize public health. Yet, many Americans see it as a sensible use of limited resources.

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In a controversial move, the Trump administration scrapped $766 million in contracts with Moderna for a bird flu vaccine, raising safety alarms. While bird flu has only claimed one life out of 70 cases in the last year, critics warn this could jeopardize public health. Yet, many Americans see it as a sensible use of limited resources.