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Former FDA Leaders Demand Stability Amid Vaccine Approval Crisis

12/6/2025

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The mRNA alliance urges stable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leadership amid unprecedented turmoil undermining public trust.
This follows Tracy Beth Høeg's appointment and the abrupt weakening of hepatitis B guidance.
Twelve former FDA commissioners warn of a shift in vaccine approval standards tied to Vinay Prasad comments.
The upcoming CDC advisory committee meeting may further impact policy and markets.

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Story summary

The mRNA alliance urges stable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leadership amid unprecedented turmoil undermining public trust.
This follows Tracy Beth Høeg's appointment and the abrupt weakening of hepatitis B guidance.
Twelve former FDA commissioners warn of a shift in vaccine approval standards tied to Vinay Prasad comments.
The upcoming CDC advisory committee meeting may further impact policy and markets.