Oppose Dangerous Plans to Remove COVID-19 Vaccines from Market

I am writing to express my deep concern over reports that the current administration, under the guidance of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is planning to remove COVID-19 mRNA vaccines from the U.S. market within months. This decision, if implemented, could have catastrophic consequences for public health and safety. The mRNA vaccines have been crucial in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, saving countless lives and reducing the severity of infections. The proposed action appears to be based on questionable science and goes against the consensus of the medical community. A controversial 2022 study claiming higher risks of adverse events from mRNA vaccines has been widely criticized by medical experts, yet it seems to be influencing policy decisions. Already, Secretary Kennedy has canceled $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development, a move that could severely hamper our ability to respond to future pandemics. This action, combined with public statements questioning vaccine safety, is creating a dangerous environment of vaccine hesitancy and mistrust in public health institutions. The gravity of this situation is underscored by recent anti-vaccine violence at the CDC and a letter from over 750 current and former health agency staff criticizing Kennedy's stance on vaccines. These events highlight the real-world consequences of promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric from positions of power. While the White House claims to rely on 'Gold Standard Science' and 'radical transparency', the proposed removal of mRNA vaccines from the market flies in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence supporting their safety and efficacy. This decision would not only endanger American lives but also set a dangerous precedent for politicizing public health decisions. I urge you to take immediate action to prevent the removal of mRNA vaccines from the market. Please demand transparency in the decision-making process, insist on adherence to established scientific protocols, and work to ensure that our public health policies are based on sound medical evidence rather than discredited theories. The lives of your constituents and all Americans depend on maintaining access to these life-saving vaccines.