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FDA Probes COVID Vaccine Deaths in Adults & Kids
11 Dec
Summary
- FDA is investigating deaths potentially linked to COVID-19 vaccines.
- A leaked email suggested at least 10 children died post-vaccination.
- Proposed changes could alter vaccine approval standards.
Federal officials have confirmed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively reviewing reports of potential fatalities in adults and children following COVID-19 vaccination. This comprehensive investigation aims to ascertain any direct links between the vaccines and these deaths.
The review gained momentum following a leaked email from Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's vaccine division, who reportedly identified "at least 10 children" who died "after and because of" COVID-19 vaccination. Public health experts are now urging the FDA to disclose the data supporting these conclusions.
Concurrently, the FDA is engaging with pharmaceutical companies like Merck, Sanofi, and AstraZeneca regarding the safety of RSV monoclonal antibodies for infants. This comes as the agency also contemplates raising the bar for vaccine approval, requiring proof of disease prevention post-market, rather than just antibody generation, a proposal that has drawn criticism.
