The US Department of Health and Human Services is terminating 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, suggesting concerns over their safety. This decision includes canceling contracts related to the development of a bird flu vaccine by Moderna and multiple solicitation proposals from firms like Pfizer and Sanofi. Overall, the affected projects are valued at nearly $500 million. The move reflects US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's shift towards alternative vaccine platforms due to perceived ineffectiveness against upper respiratory infections, despite the lack of scientific evidence presented to support this assertion.
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced the termination of 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, questioning their safety despite their critical role during the Covid pandemic.
HHS stated the wind-down includes a contract for Moderna's bird flu vaccine and several pre-award solicitations from companies like Pfizer and Sanofi, totaling nearly $500 million.
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