UBC Review Affirms mRNA Vaccine Safety

Researchers at the University of British Columbia, led by Dr. Anna Blakney and co-authored by Dr. Manish Sadarangani, conducted a sweeping global review of mRNA vaccines, published in The Lancet. The review, supported by the Canada — Canada Research Chair, Michael Smith Health Research BC, and the BC Children s Hospital Foundation, confirms that mRNA vaccines are safe and highly effective, having been administered billions of times worldwide. It highlights their potential beyond COVID-19, including applications for influenza, RSV, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. The findings aim to build public trust, counter misinformation, and provide evidence-based information for healthcare providers and policymakers as mRNA technology expands into new areas of medicine.