US EditionRFK Jr.’s War on mRNA Vaccines Breeds Distrust, Threatens Canada’s Access to Development: Experts
CANADA, AUG 8 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s opposition led to halting nearly $500 million in U.S. funding for 22 mRNA vaccine projects, raising concerns about future vaccine research and public health.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on August 5, 2025, that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will halt funding for 22 mRNA vaccine projects worth nearly $500 million, impacting crucial vaccine development efforts.
- Angela Rasmussen stated that mRNA vaccines can be quickly modified for new viruses, which is crucial for future pandemics like H5N1 bird flu.
- Matthew Miller emphasized that defunding mRNA vaccine research could threaten Canada's access to important vaccine technology.
- Dr. Cora Constantinescu warned that Kennedy's claims about mRNA vaccine safety may lead to a 'vaccine confidence crisis' affecting both Canada and the U.S.
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