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Federal mRNA funding cut is 'most dangerous public health decision' ever, expert says - PBS NewsHour
Many public health experts and scientists say they are stunned by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s decision to cancel nearly half a billion dollars in federal funding for future vaccine development.
MRNA technology was central in the battle against COVID and can be developed more quickly than traditional vaccines. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Dr. Michael Osterholm. - Aired on 08/06/2025.