In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the medical community, internal documents from the US Food and Drug Administration have linked at least ten children's deaths to COVID-19 vaccinations. This revelation comes just days after the Centers for Disease Control modified its long-standing position that vaccines don't cause autism.
FDA's Internal Findings on Child Fatalities
According to a New York Times report, Dr Vinay Prasad, director of the FDA's vaccine division, authored an internal memo that connected ten pediatric deaths to COVID-19 vaccinations. The memo specifically attributed these deaths to myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, a known rare side effect of mRNA vaccines.
The confidential document, which hasn't been made public, contained significant gaps in information. It didn't disclose the ages of the children, whether they had underlying health conditions, or which vaccine manufacturer produced the doses involved. Dr Prasad, who serves as the FDA's chief medical and scientific officer, described these findings as "a profound revelation" in his communication with agency staff members.
Official Confirmation and Changing Positions
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary confirmed the report during a television interview on 'Fox & Friends.' Citing data gathered during the Biden administration, Makary stated, "There were, it appears, 10 deaths of children from the COVID shots." He acknowledged that while the initial COVID vaccines released in 2020 were "amazing for people at risk and for older people," he questioned the scientific basis for administering annual COVID shots to youth.
This development coincides with the CDC's recent revision of its position on vaccines and autism. The agency now states that the US Department of Health and Human Services has launched a comprehensive assessment of autism causes, including investigations into plausible biological mechanisms and potential causal links. This represents a significant shift from their previous unequivocal stance that vaccines don't cause autism.
Broader Implications and Expert Background
Dr Prasad, an oncologist by training, has been a vocal critic of US COVID vaccine and mask mandates. He regained his role as the FDA's chief medical and scientific officer in September and has indicated he would propose enhanced oversight and review processes for vaccines moving forward.
The situation has gained additional attention due to involvement from prominent figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine advocate who recently claimed he influenced the CDC to change its website language regarding autism. Kennedy, who served in the nation's top health post under President Donald Trump, has consistently linked vaccines to autism and sought to rewrite immunization policies.
These consecutive developments from two of America's top health agencies have sparked renewed debate about vaccine safety, particularly concerning pediatric vaccinations and the ongoing scientific understanding of autism spectrum disorders.
