Jerome Adams criticized the current administration's cancellation of nearly $500 million in federal contracts for mRNA vaccine development, asserting that this decision will negatively impact lives. He noted that mRNA technology has applications beyond vaccines and emphasized its role in swiftly combating the Covid-19 pandemic. The cancellation follows earlier decisions to revoke significant funding for a bird flu vaccine, raising concerns about the future of biodefense initiatives. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the cancellation, citing a review of mRNA investments as the rationale behind the decision.
Jerome Adams expressed that the current administration's decision to cancel nearly $500 million in federal contracts for mRNA vaccine development will cost lives, emphasizing that mRNA technology's utility extends beyond just vaccines.
Adams highlighted the significance of mRNA technology in the rapid development of Covid-19 vaccines, which have been credited with saving millions, and criticized the decision as an endangerment to public health.
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