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SpankMe

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11. mRNA vaccines are a no-brainer

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 11:34 AM

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The technology allows faster development, better targeting of desired pathogens, better safety than conventional vaccines and a whole list of other benefits. mRNA vaccines cannot cause DNA damage as anti-vax crazies believe.

RFK Jr. cancelled all US mRNA research in the first weeks of his tenure. This assures that the US will fall behind in life-saving medical technology.

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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine [View all] muriel_volestrangler Yesterday OP

would you still be making drugs in the usa? rampartd Yesterday #1

Why comply with the FDA? Puppyjive Yesterday #2

Unfortunately, existing standard of care sets the bar BadgerKid Yesterday #3

The FDA is now just a political pawn like all of the federal government. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #4

Dunno. The article says Moderna violated directives that were set up by the Biden administration. 3Hotdogs Yesterday #5

No, not "directives". There was initial advice to do something different, but the FDA OKed the trial anyway muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #7

Tp paraphrase Marie Antoinette, "Let them eat death!" Wonder Why Yesterday #6

I guess the covid pandemic wasn't enough for these fucks nt Javaman Yesterday #8

I have been professionally involved in drug development for nearly 40 years... NNadir Yesterday #9

Your comments popsdenver Yesterday #10

mRNA vaccines are a no-brainer SpankMe Yesterday #11

Trump just wants his vig PSPS Yesterday #12

MaddowBlog-FDA's refusal to review Moderna flu vaccine generates immediate political backlash LetMyPeopleVote 23 hrs ago #13

RFK Jr is a fucking psychopath. Initech 21 hrs ago #14

It's about attrition The Wizard 17 hrs ago #15