The Global Vaccine Data Network's extensive study on Covid-19 vaccine safety, involving data from over 300 million people, has been abruptly halted due to funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration. Originating in 2019, this significant project faced a sudden lack of financial support from the CDC amid broad cuts affecting various scientific institutions. The research aimed to assess vaccine efficacy and address vaccine hesitancy but now faces limitations following this unexpected financial disruption, potentially undermining public trust in science and ongoing vaccine initiatives.
Funding for the global Covid vaccine safety project was suddenly cut without warning, without planning, she told the Guardian.
The second Trump administration has initiated sweeping cuts to US scientific institutions and government departments, which has affected projects across the globe.
The network looks at data from millions to evaluate the effectiveness of vaccines, analyse risk and benefits and respond to issues such as vaccine hesitancy.
Petousis-Harris noted that enormous study power, populations, and diversity were essential for the evaluation of vaccine safety.
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