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Potential consequences after RFK Jr. cancels $500 million for mRNA vaccine research

Name: Potential consequences after RFK Jr. cancels $500 million for mRNA vaccine research
Uploaded: 2025-09-04T16:33:00-0400
Duration: 6 min 14 s
Description: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in August that the government would halt around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology. Dr. Josh Michaud, associate director of the KFF Global Health Policy program, joined CBS News to discuss what effects that decision might have on future medical treatment.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in August that the government would halt around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology. Dr. Josh Michaud, associate director of the KFF Global Health Policy program, joined CBS News to discuss what effects that decision might have on future medical treatment.