“We REVIEWED the SCIENCE, listened to the experts, and ACTED”

… 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts are being canceled

… The 22 projects are worth nearly $500 million

… “the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu.”

… “We reviewed the science, listened to the experts, and acted,”

… BARDA’s award to Moderna/UTMB for an mRNA-based H5N1 vaccine will be canceled

… Pre-award solicitations from Pfizer, Sanofi Pasteur …  will be canceled or rejected

… no new mRNA-based projects will be initiated

… “HHS supports safe, effective vaccines for every American who wants them”

… “Technologies that were funded during the emergency phase but failed to meet current scientific standards”