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FDA's Prasad Questions Vaccine Safety Amid Controversy

12/20/2025

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Prasad Proposes Vaccine Changes

Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, proposed changes to vaccine approval processes, arguing current methods downplay COVID-19 vaccine risks.
He claimed at least 10 child deaths were linked to these vaccines.
Former FDA commissioners criticized the claim as lacking evidence and potentially undermining public trust.
The FDA is investigating these claims and considering ethical concerns of proposed studies in Guinea-Bissau.

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FDA Rejects Vaccine Warnings

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided against black box warnings on COVID-19 vaccines.
A controversial memo by Dr. Vinay Prasad claimed a link between COVID vaccinations and at least 10 child deaths, criticized as lacking evidence.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows 76% effectiveness against emergency visits for vaccinated children and notes measles resurgence due to declining vaccination rates.

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Prasad Proposes Vaccine Changes

Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, proposed changes to vaccine approval processes, arguing current methods downplay COVID-19 vaccine risks.
He claimed at least 10 child deaths were linked to these vaccines.
Former FDA commissioners criticized the claim as lacking evidence and potentially undermining public trust.
The FDA is investigating these claims and considering ethical concerns of proposed studies in Guinea-Bissau.

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