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FDA's Makary Defends mRNA Vaccines Amid Funding Cuts

2/24/2026

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  • Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, defended the agency's stance on mRNA vaccines at a February 23, 2026 event.
  • He said the FDA supports mRNA technology.
  • Taxpayers should not finance its development.
  • Makary criticized the Department of Health and Human Services for cutting over $700 million in mRNA funding and noted two vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) showing potential for cancer treatment.