RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Funding Cuts Spark Concerns Over Medical Innovation
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RFK Jr. canceled $500 million in federal mRNA vaccine research, citing safety concerns based on misrepresented data, despite extensive evidence of the vaccines' safety and effectiveness, including studies showing they save millions of lives. Experts criticize the decision as dangerous and based on misinformation, potentially hampering scientific progress and public health efforts.
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