Blaming Some Child Deaths on Covid Shots, FDA Vows Stricter Vaccine Rules

The FDA plans a stricter framework for vaccine approvals after internal review suggested a potential link between coronavirus vaccines and a small number of child deaths, though details remain limited. FDA official Vinay Prasad proposed requiring vaccine makers to provide broader safety and efficacy data, including post-market outcomes, and to reconsider co-administration of multiple vaccines.

Public health experts note vaccines undergo extensive evaluation, and adverse events are rare. The proposed changes could slow new vaccine approvals and affect childhood immunization schedules. Ongoing discussion highlights the importance of transparent data and evidence-based decision-making in vaccine policy and public communication. Read more in the Washington Post here.