New Bird Flu Vaccine Tests in UK and US

Introduction

Doctors in the UK and the US are testing a new vaccine. This vaccine protects people from a bird flu virus. The virus is mostly in animals now. But experts think it could make many people sick in the future.

Main Body

A company called Moderna made the vaccine. About 4,000 people are in the test. 3,000 people are in the UK and 1,000 people are in the US. People who work with birds and old people are in the test. The bird flu virus is in wild birds and cows. Only a few people have this virus. These people touched animals. The virus changes over time. This is dangerous. This new vaccine is different from old vaccines. It is faster to make. It can change quickly to fight new viruses. Early tests show the vaccine is safe. It helps the body fight the virus in seven days.

Conclusion

This test helps the world prepare for a big sickness. Doctors want to have a good vaccine ready. They want to stop the virus before it spreads from person to person.

Vocabulary Learning

protect
to keep someone or something safe from harm保護
Example:The vaccine protects people from the virus.
safe
not dangerous or harmful安全的
Example:Early tests show the vaccine is safe.
spread
to move or grow to cover more area傳播
Example:Doctors want to stop the virus before it spreads.
test
to try something to see if it works測試
Example:Doctors are testing a new vaccine.
virus
a very small thing that can make you sick病毒
Example:The bird flu virus is in animals.