However, flu viruses can adapt very quickly. Just because we don't have a bird flu epidemic today doesn't mean it's not possible to have one tomorrow -- meaning now is the time to "put on our seatbelts" by taking measures that minimize our risk. We're not likely to eradicate bird flu transmission across animal species through vaccines because of the circulation in wild birds and the inability to effectively immunize all potential intermediate species. The drug company Moderna recently received a nearly $600 million award to test an experimental bird flu vaccine, but the new presidential administration is re-evaluating the funding. The drug company Moderna recently received a nearly $600 million award to test an experimental bird flu vaccine, but the new presidential administration is re-evaluating the funding.