Former FDA Commissioner Suggests Vaccination to Protect U.S. Egg Supply from Avian Flu

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has proposed vaccination as a potential measure to safeguard the American egg supply against avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. In his commentary, Gottlieb emphasized prevention as the most effective strategy for controlling outbreaks on chicken farms, suggesting that vaccinating chicks could play a key role in biosecurity efforts.

Gottlieb highlighted the challenges posed by H5N1 bird flu, which has led to disruptions in egg production and increased prices. He pointed out that current biosecurity measures may not be sufficient to prevent outbreaks entirely and argued that vaccination could complement existing strategies. While he acknowledged logistical and regulatory hurdles associated with implementing widespread vaccination programs, he underscored its potential to mitigate risks and stabilize the poultry industry.

Date: March, 2025

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Mark Chiang

紐約 NYU Computer Science 碩士 紐澤西 UMDNJ Biomedical Informatics 博士 中研院博士後 台灣大學博士後