Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer. Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025
RFK Jr. Shifts $500 Million From mRNA Research to 'Safer' Vaccines. Do the Data Back That Up? The Health and Human Services secretary once again stands athwart biomedical progress yelling, "Stop!" Reason · Aug 7, 2025
Moderna Is Cutting 10,000 Jobs as Its Business Erodes. How Should You Play MRNA Stock Here? With vaccine revenue crumbling and layoffs in full swing, is Moderna’s slimmed-down strategy a smart move or a red flag for investors? Barchart · Aug 7, 2025
Friday essay: Trump and Kennedy are destroying global science. Even Einstein questioned facts – but there’s a method to it Eight months into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, truth and science are again under attack – with global consequences. USAID, which tackled HIV, TB, malaria and child malnutrition is gone. Funding has been withdrawn from GAVI, a public–private global alliance that helps buy vaccines for the world’s… The Conversation · Aug 7, 2025
What do we know about the Covid-19 virus five years on? As the virus continues to evolve, experts assess its latest variants, seasonal prevalence and levels of vaccine uptake The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025
Even Trump’s former Surgeon General has hit out at RFK Jr’s plans to gut vaccine research: ‘Going to cost lives’ Warning comes after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced cuts of nearly $500m in funding for mRNA vaccine projects, the technology that powered two major Covid vaccines The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement Health Secretary Robert F The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, COVID-19. The Conversation · Aug 7, 2025
Cassidy says canceled vaccine research needed to fight pandemics - Roll Call The chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee denounced a decision by the federal government to phase out mRNA vaccine development, warning that could hurt pandemic preparedness. Roll Call · Aug 7, 2025
FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr.'s reasons for cutting mRNA vaccine not supported by evidence U.S. Health Secretary Robert F The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025
Doctors decry RFK Jr decision to slash mRNA vaccine grants: ‘Our nation will pay in lives’ ‘A tremendous step backward, the politicization of science, and RFK Jr., who has been a lifelong anti-vaccine propagandist and science denialist, is now making policy,’ one doctor said The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025
Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a 'medical miracle.' Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement President Donald Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a "miracle" for combating COVID-19 The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025
What to know about mRNA vaccines Research shows mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025
Former Trump official calls Kennedy’s latest move a ‘huge strategic misstep’ that ‘deeply compromises national security’ What Kennedy just canceled will terrify you. We Got This Covered · Aug 6, 2025
Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025 Novavax Ups Outlook, Eyes Stronger Nuvaxovid Sales On Wednesday, Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX) reported second-quarter 2025 sales of $239.24 million, compared to $415 million a year ago, beating the consensus of $156.29 million.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025 Despite RFK’s funding block, mRNA vaccines are too impressive to ignore Scientists fear decision may increase vaccine hesitancy, but other countries are still willing to invest in research
Roll Call · Aug 6, 2025 HHS phases out mRNA vaccine trials for COVID-19, bird flu - Roll Call HHS says the elimination of 22 mRNA vaccine development projects for COVID-19 and bird flu signals a shift in vaccine priorities.
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 What is the mRNA vaccine and why is the US withdrawing funding? The decision will impact 22 projects speerheaded by major pharmaceutical companies for vaccines against bird flu and other viruses
Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025 RFK Jr. Halts $500 Million In mRNA Vaccine Projects Backed By Pfizer, Moderna: 'We're Prioritizing Safer, Broader Strategies' The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel 22 vaccine development projects totaling $500 million, marking a major policy shift under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that directly affects pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA).
Euronews · Aug 6, 2025 RFK Jr announces halt to $500 million in federal vaccine development funding US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr says the administration is focusing on coming up with a universal vaccine, replacing mRNA technologies and overcoming their limitations.
The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025 RFK Jr’s health department to halt $500m in mRNA vaccine research Agency to end 22 federal contracts, questioning safety of technology credited with helping end Covid pandemic
International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025 US Axes MRNA Vaccine Contracts, Casting Safety Doubts President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday announced it would terminate 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, questioning the safety of a technology credited with helping end the Covid pandemic and saving millions of lives.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 RFK Jr cancels $500M in vaccine development after ‘listening to the experts’ HHS announced Tuesday it would start winding down its vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology
The Conversation · Aug 5, 2025 Could we one day get vaccinated against the gastro bug norovirus? Here’s where scientists are at Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide. It’s responsible for roughly one in every five cases of gastro annually.