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U.S. Cancels Bird Flu Vaccine Development Amid Funding Cuts

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U.S. Cancels Bird Flu Vaccine Development Amid Funding Cuts
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled a $766 million government contract with Moderna for bird flu vaccine development, citing safety concerns about mRNA technology, despite scientific consensus on its safety and efficacy. He also announced a controversial shift in COVID booster recommendations, reducing guidance for healthy children and pregnant women, which has caused confusion and criticism from health experts and organizations. These actions may undermine public trust in vaccines and could impact future pandemic preparedness.

Topics:health#bird-flu#covid-booster#health#kennedy#moderna#vaccine-development
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  1. RKF Jr. May Have Just Ruined Our Best Weapon Against Bird Flu  The Bulwark
  2. U.S. Cancels Contract With Moderna to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine  The New York Times
  3. Avian flu steamrolls at penny-grabbing Uncle Sam  Reuters
  4. Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine  NPR
  5. HHS cancels funding for Moderna’s candidate H5 avian flu and pandemic vaccines  CIDRAP

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