Bird flu vaccine candidates already exist. But if H5N1 sparks a pandemic, making enough doses won't be easy

Both global and Canadian health officials say pandemic plans are in place to help produce H5N1 vaccines, in the event that bird flu starts spreading between humans. But how simple is that process? Scientists warn another pandemic-level vaccine rollout would be fraught with challenges.

Bird flu vaccine candidates already exist. But if H5N1 sparks a pandemic, making enough doses won't be easy
People wearing masks sit at a long table, hold syringes.

Both global and Canadian health officials say pandemic plans are in place to help produce H5N1 vaccines, in the event that bird flu starts spreading between humans. But how simple is that process? Scientists warn another pandemic-level vaccine rollout would be fraught with challenges.