US Administration Examines Covid Vaccine Safety After Leaked Memo Claims 10 Child Deaths

Washington: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating deaths potentially linked to Covid-19 vaccines across multiple age groups. This probe was confirmed by Andrew Nixon, spokesperson for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who stated, “FDA is doing a thorough investigation, across multiple age groups, of deaths potentially related to COVID vaccines.”

The investigation initially focused on possible child deaths, sparking controversy after an internal FDA memo leaked in late November claimed Covid vaccines were linked to at least 10 infant deaths without providing evidence. Experts have raised concerns over FDA actions under Kennedy's leadership, citing his history of spreading misinformation about Covid vaccines.

Global health authorities acknowledge rare severe side effects but emphasise that Covid vaccines' benefits outweigh the risks. The FDA has not specified the investigation's methods, data or timeline for completion.
Experts have voiced concern over FDA actions under Kennedy, known for spreading misinformation. In 2023, Kennedy called the vaccines deadly and made unfounded claims about the virus being ‘ethnically targeted’.