FDA commissioner says data showed 10 child deaths due to COVID shots

FDA Commissioner Comments on Child Deaths and COVID Vaccines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary revealed on Saturday that data indicated 10 children had died following COVID-19 vaccinations. Makary cited this finding during discussions about vaccine safety.

“The data showed 10 children had died due to COVID shots,” Makary stated.

This announcement has sparked varied responses as it touches on the sensitive topic of vaccine safety among children.

Context and Reactions

These statistics come amidst ongoing evaluations of COVID-19 vaccine safety by health authorities. The data cited points to rare but serious adverse events linked with the vaccines, emphasizing the need for thorough surveillance and transparent communication.


This highlights the ongoing tension between public health efforts and vaccine risk assessment, urging continued scrutiny and open dialogue.

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