Hi, it's Robert F. Kennedy Jr. here. Your HHS Secretary.

Earlier this week, Health and Human Services Secretary, RFK Jr., made another big announcement about vaccines, specifically MRNA vaccines.

After reviewing the science and consulting top experts at NIH and FDA, HHS has determined that MRNA technology poses more risks and benefits

for these respiratory viruses.

MRNA stands for messenger RNA.

It's a strand of the genetic code that basically carries the instructions for cells

to make a certain type of protein.

This MRNA technology was how scientists were able to make a certain type of protein.

This MRNA technology was how scientists were able to develop a COVID-19 vaccine so quickly

during the pandemic, and experts say it has potential life-saving uses beyond vaccines.

Well, RFK Jr. claims that these types of vaccines do not protect against upper respiratory infections like

COVID or flu. And because of that, he said they were putting a stop to nearly two dozen

active investments through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.

That's why after extensive review, Barta has begun the process of terminating these

22 contracts totaling just under

$500 million.

Now, to be clear, there is ample evidence that MRNA vaccines do protect against severe

disease and death from COVID-19, and they show promise against influenza.

The Infectious Diseases Society of America says the move will prohibit

scientific progress that will keep us healthy during future outbreaks and pandemics. And many critics

say this is just the latest real-world impact of RFK Jr.'s dangerous anti-vaccine views, even as he

insists, his department has no such views. Let me be absolutely clear.

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