#445 - [Neo News] - 📌 Are Regulatory Roadblocks Threatening the Future of Neonatal Vaccines?

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In this fast-paced episode of Neo News, Eli and Ben tackle the rapidly shifting landscape of vaccine regulation and economics in the US. They discuss recent political maneuvers surrounding the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and how expanding liability could quietly push manufacturers out of the market entirely. The hosts also examine the FDA's recent hesitation to review Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine, highlighting how these administrative roadblocks threaten the financial viability of developing novel vaccines—including critical immunizations for pediatric and neonatal populations. Tune in for a sharp analysis of how top-down policy changes might reshape everyday clinical practice!

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1) https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5689850-kennedy-dismisses-vaccine-advisors/
2) https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/01/15/rfk-jr-vaccines-autism-vicp/
3) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/health/fda-moderna-flu-vaccine-mrna.html
4) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/health/rfk-vaccine-manufacturers.html

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