Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced the cancellation of nearly $500 million in funding for mRNA-based vaccine development. This funding cut will affect 22 contracts from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. Kennedy, known for his opposition to vaccines, continues to spread misinformation about mRNA vaccines, claiming they perform poorly against certain viruses. Research indicates that COVID-19 vaccines have significantly reduced mortality and hospitalizations. Kennedy's assertions about mRNA vaccines fostering mutations misrepresent important virology concepts and overlook the real benefits these vaccines have provided during the pandemic.
Kennedy's video inaccurately states that mRNA vaccines don't perform well against upper respiratory viruses, despite the fact that they saved over 3 million lives in the US.
Kennedy argues that mRNA vaccines promote new mutations which could lead to prolonged pandemics, misrepresenting the science behind viral evolution.
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