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FDA Revises Vaccine Approval Amid Child Deaths Concerns

11/30/2025

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On November 29, 2025, a senior FDA official announced a revision of the vaccine approval process, citing 10 child deaths linked to Covid-19 vaccination.
Dr. Vinay Prasad emphasized the need for more evidence of vaccine safety and efficacy before marketing.
The memo aligns with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism; Kennedy has previously undermined vaccine development and is set to discuss potential delays in infant hepatitis B vaccination.

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On November 29, 2025, a senior FDA official announced a revision of the vaccine approval process, citing 10 child deaths linked to Covid-19 vaccination.
Dr. Vinay Prasad emphasized the need for more evidence of vaccine safety and efficacy before marketing.
The memo aligns with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism; Kennedy has previously undermined vaccine development and is set to discuss potential delays in infant hepatitis B vaccination.