WASHINGTON — USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) continues to prepare for the potential return of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The agency has issued a second request for proposals (RFP) for vaccine manufacturers with the interest and capability to supply a variety of Eurasian H5 (EA H5) vaccines in sufficient numbers to add to the emergency stockpile.
APHIS has not approved the use of vaccine to respond to HPAI to date; however, the agency is preparing to ensure that vaccine is available should the decision be made to use it.
Any decision to use vaccination in a. . .

