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FDA Blocks Publication of Vaccine Safety Studies
The FDA has prevented the release of studies indicating the safety of Covid-19 and shingles vaccines. A spokesperson cited concerns over unsupported conclusions drawn by the authors. (sources: theguardian, cnbc, nytimes)
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ModernAction Briefing
The FDA has blocked several studies that found Covid-19 and shingles vaccines to be safe. The agency stated that the studies were withdrawn due to broad conclusions not supported by the data.
- The studies were funded by US taxpayer money.
- The FDA's review involved millions of patient records.
- A spokesperson indicated that the conclusions of the studies were not adequately supported by the underlying data.
Why it matters
The decision affects public understanding of vaccine safety amid ongoing health discussions.
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