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FDA Tightens Vaccine Approvals Amid Controversial Claims

11/30/2025

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to tighten vaccine approval processes, according to FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
Dr. Vinay Prasad's memo claimed 10 of 96 deaths were tied to COVID vaccination, but offered no evidence.
Experts have challenged these claims, noting that data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is unreliable.
Public health officials worry the changes could reduce vaccination rates and risk preventable disease resurgence.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to tighten vaccine approval processes, according to FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
Dr. Vinay Prasad's memo claimed 10 of 96 deaths were tied to COVID vaccination, but offered no evidence.
Experts have challenged these claims, noting that data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is unreliable.
Public health officials worry the changes could reduce vaccination rates and risk preventable disease resurgence.