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fromWIRED
1 day ago

A New Hantavirus Vaccine Is in the Works

Moderna is developing a hantavirus vaccine with Korea University’s Vaccine Innovation Center using mRNA technology, building on a 2023 collaboration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

RFK Jr's actions risk restricting children's access to vaccines, say ousted CDC officials

On the morning of 25 August, Kennedy demanded that Monarez commit in advance to approving every ACIP recommendation, regardless of the scientific evidence, she testified. He also directed her to dismiss career officials responsible for vaccine policy without cause, she said. He said if I was unwilling to do both, I should resign. I responded that I could not pre-approve recommendations without reviewing the evidence, and I had no basis to fire scientific experts, Monarez believes that's the true reason she was fired, she said.
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