Vaccine Controversy: The Quest to Tame Bird Flu and Egg Price Surge

The U.S. faces a dilemma in combating bird flu: use vaccines to prevent mass chicken culling, or risk export revenue. While egg prices soar due to chicken deaths, the government hesitates to vaccinate over trade concerns. With a $100 million study, solutions are pursued amid this political issue.

The U.S. is grappling with a challenging decision surrounding bird flu control, caught between vaccination strategies and the economic concerns tied to chicken exports.

Given the skyrocketing egg prices, a result of mass chicken culling, officials are considering a $100 million study to explore bird flu vaccines.

The issue is politically charged, with experts arguing the government's hesitation stems from trade implications and potential virus mutations.

(With inputs from agencies.)