Has the U.S. federal vaccine advisory panel stopped opposing mRNA COVID vaccines?

Yes, a key U.S. federal vaccine advisory panel has reportedly dropped its push against mRNA COVID vaccines.

What was the previous stance of some vaccine advisers regarding mRNA shots?

Some vaccine advisers had been seeking to potentially stop recommending mRNA shots.

When will the CDC advisers meet to make new vaccine recommendations?

The advisers to the CDC are slated to meet next week to make recommendations on which vaccines Americans should receive and when.

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Advisory Panel Drops Opposition to mRNA Vaccines

11 Mar

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Summary

Federal vaccine panel ceases efforts against mRNA COVID vaccines.
HHS unit under RFK Jr. previously sought to halt mRNA vaccine development.
Advisers will meet next week to recommend vaccine guidelines.

A significant U.S. federal vaccine advisory panel has reportedly ended its efforts to oppose mRNA COVID vaccines. This development was revealed by the Washington Post, citing individuals familiar with the matter.

Previously, some vaccine advisers within the Health and Human Services (HHS) department, under the leadership of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., had pursued a plan to potentially halt recommendations for mRNA shots. However, this initiative is no longer proceeding.

The HHS, which oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), had announced in August of the previous year its decision to cease mRNA vaccine development activities within its biomedical research unit. This decision was reportedly based on Secretary Kennedy Jr.'s assertion that these vaccines failed to effectively protect against upper respiratory infections.