00:00RFK Jr. just pulled the plug on half a billion dollars in vaccine development funding.
00:05And the fallout? Massive.
00:07In a bold move, the U.S. Health Department is scrapping nearly two dozen mRNA vaccine projects.
00:13These were designed to fight major respiratory viruses, like COVID-19 and the flu.
00:18Led by pharma giants like Pfizer and Moderna, the projects were part of a $500 million push.
00:24Now, canceled.
00:25RFK Jr. says it's time for safer and broader vaccine strategies.
00:30He wants whole virus vaccines and new tech that doesn't break down when viruses mutate.
00:34But top infectious disease experts are ringing alarm bells.
00:38They say mRNA technology saved millions during the COVID-19 crisis.
00:43And without it, the world may struggle in the next pandemic.
00:46Even researchers using mRNA for cancer treatments are left wondering what's next.
00:51Kennedy's decision marks a major shift in vaccine priorities.
00:54And it could change the future of how America prepares for outbreaks.
00:58What do you think?
00:58Bold leadership or a dangerous gamble?
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