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Trump Administration Cancels $500M mRNA Vaccine Contracts, Sparks Outcry

8/7/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to terminate 22 mRNA vaccine contracts, worth nearly $500 million, has sparked controversy. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argues that mRNA vaccines pose more risks than benefits, but experts warn this move jeopardizes future pandemic readiness, highlighting the critical role of mRNA technology in swiftly combating new viral threats.

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The Trump administration's decision to terminate 22 mRNA vaccine contracts, worth nearly $500 million, has sparked controversy. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argues that mRNA vaccines pose more risks than benefits, but experts warn this move jeopardizes future pandemic readiness, highlighting the critical role of mRNA technology in swiftly combating new viral threats.