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Trump's $766M Vaccine Cut Sparks Pandemic Fears

6/30/2025

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The Trump administration's cancellation of $766 million in contracts with Moderna for an H5N1 avian influenza vaccine raises serious public health concerns. With the virus's potential to mutate and infect humans, experts warn that this decision could pave the way for a devastating pandemic. Urgent investment in vaccine technology is crucial to safeguard against future threats.

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The Trump administration's cancellation of $766 million in contracts with Moderna for an H5N1 avian influenza vaccine raises serious public health concerns. With the virus's potential to mutate and infect humans, experts warn that this decision could pave the way for a devastating pandemic. Urgent investment in vaccine technology is crucial to safeguard against future threats.