The Trump administration's decision to cancel $766 million in contracts for mRNA vaccine development raises concerns among health security officials about the U.S. future pandemic preparedness. Experts like Beth Cameron assert that this move undercuts national defense against biological threats and signals a detrimental shift in the country’s posture towards health security. Historical data indicates that flu pandemics can be devastating, increasing the urgency for advanced preparation. Critics point to undermined health agencies and significant personnel losses as compounding issues that may hinder preparedness in the event of future pandemics.
"The administration's actions are gutting our deterrence from biological threats, and canceling this investment is a signal that we are changing our posture on pandemic preparedness."
"Flu pandemics killed up to 103 million people worldwide last century, highlighting the importance of having effective vaccine development strategies in place to prepare for future outbreaks."
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