FDA Refuses to Release Detailed Data on Claimed COVID Vaccine-Linked Child Deaths in Near Term
FDA's top vaccine official, Vinay Prasad, asserted in a leaked memo that at least 10 children have died as a result of COVID-19 vaccination, citing myocarditis as a likely cause.
The memo lacks detailed supporting data such as ages, medical histories, or timelines, and has not been published in any peer-reviewed medical journal.
Experts and public health authorities express skepticism about the claims due to absence of detailed evidence and caution against misinformation.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary confirmed the existence of 10 child deaths linked to COVID vaccines during a TV interview but details remain limited.
The FDA has stated it will not release detailed data about these claimed deaths in the near term, with no clear timeline or plan for transparent publication of information.
The memo calls for increased regulatory requirements on vaccines and suggests possible reforms to vaccine oversight, but specific changes have not been detailed.
Medical authorities emphasize that myocarditis risk is higher after COVID infection than vaccination, and vaccine benefits generally outweigh risks, especially given dropping COVID mortality rates in children.
Previous FDA and scientific analyses found myocarditis occurs at roughly 27 cases per million doses in males aged 12 to 24, mostly with mild outcomes.
The debate continues with CDC’s vaccine advisory committees scheduled to review related data in upcoming meetings, but the full dataset has not been publicly disclosed.