BARDA Lays Out Vision For Next Pandemic: Vaccines For The US Within 130 Days
Executive Summary
Federal agency seeks dialogue with industry on how to enable surge capacity for pandemic vaccines without cutting back on other production.One key factor: workforce development.
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