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RFK Jr. mRNA vaccine funding cuts
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368 DAYS
32 FACTS
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 06
AUG 08 · Day 368
mRNA flu shot mFlusiva effectiveness and Long Island access concerns
The FDA approved Moderna's mFlusiva for people ages 50 and older.
In February, the FDA refused to consider Moderna's application for mFlusiva until an outcry by scientists and the drug industry led the agency to reverse itself.
Flu vaccination rates in New York were about 48% for the 2024-25 flu season according to a KFF analysis.
AUG 03 · Day 363
RFK Jr. pushes measles vaccine and criticizes Fauci's COVID-19 handling
Kennedy said to CNN's Dana Bash, "You probably don't understand this because you're not a scientist."
In his diary, Fauci called Trump "out of control" and lamented his own personal fame.
Dana Bash replied that Kennedy is not a scientist either, noting his lack of a medical or scientific background.
OCT 07 · Day 63
COVID-19 vaccine cost and access after RFK Jr. policy changes
AUG 24 · Day 19
RFK Jr. cancels cancer vaccine work
AUG 22 · Day 17
Risks of Trump's turn against mRNA vaccines
AUG 22 · Day 17
Obstacles anticipated for fall Covid vaccination campaign
AUG 21 · Day 16
Clashing medical advice on COVID-19 shots for children
AUG 15 · Day 10
Commentary on cancelling mRNA studies
AUG 13 · Day 8
RFK Jr supports mRNA research but not for vaccines
AUG 12 · Day 7
RFK Jr. cuts $500M in mRNA vaccine funding
AUG 10 · Day 5