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FDA Chief Alleges Vaccine Data Concealment, Sparks Controversy

12/6/2025

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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary claimed Biden administration withheld data on myocarditis risks from vaccines.
He said internal data showed at least 10 children died after vaccination, contradicting public statements.
Former FDA leaders criticized the assertions, emphasizing that myocarditis risks exist but vaccination benefits outweigh them.
They noted COVID-19 poses a higher risk of myocarditis than the vaccines.
Health officials defended vaccine approval transparency, saying no pressure was used to conceal adverse events.

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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary claimed Biden administration withheld data on myocarditis risks from vaccines.
He said internal data showed at least 10 children died after vaccination, contradicting public statements.
Former FDA leaders criticized the assertions, emphasizing that myocarditis risks exist but vaccination benefits outweigh them.
They noted COVID-19 poses a higher risk of myocarditis than the vaccines.
Health officials defended vaccine approval transparency, saying no pressure was used to conceal adverse events.