Summary
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is stopping funding for vaccine projects using mRNA technology. This decision affects vaccines being developed for COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory viruses.
Key Facts
- The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts for some vaccines.
- These vaccines target respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine critic, announced the decision.
- The total funding being pulled is $500 million.
- 22 vaccine development projects are affected.
- Major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna lead these projects.
