RFK Jr. has announced that several projects will be put on hold within the Department of Health. These projects total up $500 million.

With these potential cuts to certain medical vaccines, what does this mean for you and those you love. The department's cancelation and funding pull affect some vaccines.

MRNA technology, commonly found in COVID-19 and flu shots, will now be put on pause.

Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, a local physician with Essence of Health Wellness Clinic, says this technology helps the body process vaccines. She explains that MRNA are usually what is "targeting with" vaccines to "target those conditions."

MRNA technology is vastly known for its role in slowing down the spread of COVID-19. Because of the halt, it may be harder to protect yourself from certain viruses.

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