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Trump Health Officials to Announce Link Between 25 Child Deaths and Covid-19 Shots

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— 1 min read

Donald Trump's health team is set to claim a link between 25 child deaths and Covid-19 vaccines during a meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices next week. The claim originates from reports submitted to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which does not imply causation. The Health and Human Services Department has stated that any recommendations on Covid-19 vaccines will be based on "gold standard science" and deliberated transparently. This move comes amidst controversy over Trump's vaccine policies, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. facing backlash for his views as a vaccine skeptic.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump health officials plan to announce a link between 25 child deaths and Covid-19 shots during a meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices next week.
  • The claim originates from information submitted to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which does not imply causation.
  • The Health and Human Services Department has stated that any recommendations on Covid-19 vaccines will be based on "gold standard science" and deliberated transparently.
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a vaccine skeptic leading Trump's health agenda.
  • Kennedy has faced backlash for his views, with Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizing his policies during a Senate hearing.
  • The CDC's vaccine advisory panel, led by Kennedy, is considering new recommendations for the Covid-19 shot.
  • The Food and Drug Administration has recently approved the latest Covid-19 vaccines for seniors and younger people with at least one high-risk health condition.

Statistics:

  • 25 child deaths allegedly linked to Covid-19 shots.
  • 25 reports submitted to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.
  • 100% increase in reported vaccine-related deaths according to Health Secretary Kennedy.
  • 50% increase in dependency on pharmaceuticals since Robert F. Kennedy Jr took office.

Sources:

  • The Washington Post
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • The New York Times
  • AP sources
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
  • Food and Drug Administration
  • Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System

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