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Senators Slam FDA for Canceling Key Vaccine Meeting

3/4/2025

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U.S. Senators Patty Murray, Tammy Baldwin, and Angela Alsobrooks expressed deep concern over the FDA's abrupt cancellation of the crucial VRBPAC meeting, essential for addressing flu vaccine strains during a harsh flu season. They cautioned that such delays could jeopardize vaccine availability and effectiveness, urging Dr. Marty Makary to clarify his public health views at his upcoming nomination hearing on March 6.

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U.S. Senators Patty Murray, Tammy Baldwin, and Angela Alsobrooks expressed deep concern over the FDA's abrupt cancellation of the crucial VRBPAC meeting, essential for addressing flu vaccine strains during a harsh flu season. They cautioned that such delays could jeopardize vaccine availability and effectiveness, urging Dr. Marty Makary to clarify his public health views at his upcoming nomination hearing on March 6.