News · 22 April 2026

UK Launches Major Bird Flu Vaccine Trial

A Phase 3 trial of Moderna's mRNA bird flu vaccine has launched in the UK and US, recruiting around 4,000 volunteers across 26 sites. The vaccine targets the H5N1 strain and uses the same technology as Covid jabs. Scientists aim to confirm it is safe and generates a strong immune response, guarding against a potential future pandemic.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 April 2026 at 5:15

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