{"id":2393693,"date":"2025-01-22T11:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alert-biden-gave-moderna-600-million-to-invent-new-mrna-shots-but-not-for-use-against-covid\/"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:15:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T16:15:54","slug":"alert-biden-gave-moderna-600-million-to-invent-new-mrna-shots-but-not-for-use-against-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alert-biden-gave-moderna-600-million-to-invent-new-mrna-shots-but-not-for-use-against-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"Alert: Biden Gave Moderna $600 Million to Invent New mRNA Shots, But Not for Use Against COVID"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Falert-biden-gave-moderna-600-million-to-invent-new-mrna-shots-but-not-for-use-against-covid%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2393693&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a $590 million grant\u2062 awarded by the U.S. Department \u2062of\u200c Health and Human Services (HHS) to\u200b Moderna for the development of mRNA-based vaccines\u2062 aimed at combating pandemic influenza. This funding\u2064 is\u200c part of the outgoing Biden governance&#8217;s initiative to enhance \u2063vaccine technology\u200d and preparedness for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-disturbing-details-emerge-about-activities-involving-the-wuhan-institute-of-virology\/\" title=\"New Disturbing Details Emerge About Activities Involving The Wuhan Institute Of Virology\">emerging infectious diseases<\/a>. HHS secretary \u200dXavier becerra highlighted concerns \u2062over the unpredictable nature of avian flu, stating that accelerating vaccine development is crucial for \u2064public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Along with addressing avian flu, the grant will enable Moderna to design and test multiple vaccines for various influenza subtypes with\u2063 pandemic potential. This effort is\u2064 backed by the Biomedical Advanced Research\u200b and Development\u200b Authority (BARDA) and is intended to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">complement existing vaccine technologies<\/a>,allowing \u200dfor more\u200d rapid responses \u200dto outbreaks. The initiative aims to strengthen pandemic preparedness through\u2062 innovative mRNA vaccine technology.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>There was one final vaccine-related gift from the outgoing Biden administration to the makers of mRNA vaccines &mdash; only this time, it didn&rsquo;t have to do with COVID inoculations.<\/p>\n<p>According to a Friday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/about\/news\/2025\/01\/17\/hhs-provides-590-million-accelerate-pandemic-influenza-mrna-based-vaccine-development-enhance-platform-capability-other-emerging-infectious-disease.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a> by the Department of Health and Human Services, the department was giving a nearly $600 million grant to Moderna to &ldquo;accelerate pandemic influenza mRNA-based vaccine development.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Moderna was one of two major U.S.-based companies to develop mRNA vaccines for use against COVID-19, the other being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/state-attorney-general-makes-major-covid-vaccine-allegations-pfizer-new-lawsuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pfizer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This time, however, the vaccines being funded will target influenza, along with aiming to &ldquo;enhance mRNA platform capabilities so that the U.S. is better prepared to respond to other emerging infectious diseases.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The award was made through the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) Consortium with funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR),&rdquo; the Friday media release read.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Among the chief concerns behind the $590 million expenditure, outgoing HHS Secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rand-paul-lays-hhs-sec-becerra-failing-acknowledge-covid-natural-immunity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xavier Becerra<\/a> said, was the avian flu.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Avian flu variants have proven to be particularly unpredictable and dangerous to humans in the past. That is why this response has been a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration and HHS,&rdquo; Becerra is quoted as saying in the media release.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Accelerating the development of new vaccines will allow us to stay ahead and ensure that Americans have the tools they need to stay safe.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The award made today is part of the ASPR&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening pandemic preparedness through investments in innovative technology such as mRNA vaccines,&rdquo; outgoing Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Dawn O&rsquo;Connell said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;mRNA technology will complement existing vaccine technology, allowing us to move faster and better target emerging viruses to protect Americans&rsquo; against future pandemics.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The outlay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-admin-stockpiling-nuclear-armageddon-american-soil-hhs-290m-purchase-may-dead-giveaway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the HHS<\/a> said, &ldquo;allows Moderna to accelerate development of an H5N1 mRNA influenza vaccine that is well matched to strains currently circulating in cows and birds and expands the clinical data supporting the use of mRNA vaccines that may be needed if other influenza strains emerge with pandemic potential.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>This, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Health\/moderna-mrna-bird-flu-vaccine-award\/story?id=117813010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC News<\/a>, is in addition to a $176 million outlay in July of 2024 for the same flu.<\/p>\n<p>Since April 2024, there have been 67 confirmed cases of this particular strain of bird flu in humans, with one reported death.<\/p>\n<p>There&rsquo;s no evidence of human-to-human translation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health officials. The human cases have mostly come after coming into contact with infected poultry livestock or cattle.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, public health officials have said that the risk to the American population as a whole is low.<\/p>\n<p>However, as <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/01\/17\/health\/bird-flu-vaccine-funding-hhs-moderna\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> reported, vaccines against H5 variants of influenza in the Strategic National Stockpile use older technology which doesn&rsquo;t incorporate mRNA technology.<\/p>\n<p>The avian flu isn&rsquo;t the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/california-declares-state-emergency-bird-flu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">only flu<\/a> that the government money will be tackling, either.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Moderna also will design up to four additional novel pandemic influenza vaccines and test preliminary safety and immunogenicity (generating an immune system response) in phase 1 clinical studies,&rdquo; the news release said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This work will create the necessary background data to enable accelerated development of an mRNA vaccine targeted to various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/influenza-vaccine-effectiveness-under-50-percent-this-season-cdc-data\/\" title=\"Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Under 50 Percent This Season: CDC Data\">influenza virus subtypes<\/a> of pandemic potential. This approach takes advantage of the versatility of Moderna&rsquo;s mRNA platform, leveraging an existing manufacturing platform capability to support product development across multiple health threats.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The award is part of a &ldquo;10-year, multi-purpose acquisition vehicle and consortium&rdquo; to develop the &ldquo;vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics,&rdquo; the release went on to add.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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