Key Takeaways
Moderna received $590M in federal funding to further develop its mRNA bird flu vaccine
The vaccine targets H5 and H7 influenza strains and will move to phase 3 trials soon
Bird flu risk to the general public remains low, but preparedness is critical, experts warn
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