Health Secretary cancels $500M in mRNA vaccine research
9 months ago
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- RFK Jr. announces termination of $500 million in mRNA vaccine research funding.
- 22 projects canceled, mostly targeting COVID-19 and flu vaccines, including proposals from Pfizer, Sanofi Pasteur, and Moderna.
- Kennedy claims mRNA vaccines pose more risks than benefits for respiratory viruses, citing mutation concerns.
- Experts criticize the decision, warning it leaves Americans vulnerable and hinders pandemic preparedness.
- mRNA vaccines praised for rapid development and adaptability to virus mutations.
- Kennedy redirects funding to 'safer, broader vaccine platforms' effective against mutating viruses.
- Kennedy has a history of vaccine skepticism, including firing expert panel members and removing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.