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Quiz for the week of: June 02, 2025


Question 1 out of 5

Q: Why are scientists concerned about the U.S. government’s decision to cancel its $600 million contract with Moderna to develop a bird flu vaccine?

Select your answer:
A. The cancellation was due to a lack of funding from Moderna
B. It ends U.S. access to the only vaccine for COVID-19
C. It weakens pandemic preparedness by rejecting mRNA vaccine technology
D. The bird flu virus is no longer a threat to humans