Becker's Healthcare January 2, 2025
Federal health officials say there is no current need to authorize a bird flu vaccine for use in humans since there is no evidence the disease is spreading from person to person or causing severe illness in people.
Since the spring of 2024, the CDC has confirmed 66 cases of H5 bird flu in humans, most of which have resulted in mild illness. However, the disease is spreading widely among dairy cows and poultry, giving it more opportunities to mutate into something that poses a greater risk to public health.
While the U.S. has a limited number of vaccine candidates in the national stockpile, the shots require FDA authorization before they can be administered to humans. Health officials...
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