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The Biden administration is considering testing a vaccine for avian flu on chickens and poultry due to concerns over the spread of the highly virulent virus.

The World Health Organization has issued a warning after cases of the H5N1 strain were found in mammals, leading to fears of another potential pandemic.

Federal scientists are preparing to test the first avian flu shots in years, but there are concerns over the impact on US poultry exports and uncertainty about the shot’s ability to protect against the current strain of avian influenza.

The USDA is currently discussing its options and seeking input from industry stakeholders. There are several shots currently in development, including an improved shot being developed in the UK and a mRNA vaccine being studied for poultry use.