FDA official, without providing data, claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths
Published by CBS News on November 29, 2025
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/food-drug-administration-covid-19-vaccines-pediatric-deaths/
Debate over pediatric COVID-19 vaccine safety intensified after senior FDA official Dr. Vinay Prasad publicly highlighted reports of child deaths following vaccination, arguing they warranted greater scrutiny. Public health experts note that these reports came from passive surveillance systems that record events after vaccination, not deaths caused by vaccines. How such data are presented and interpreted can strongly influence public understanding, underscoring the need for careful, evidence-based communication.