Experts Decry Prasad Memo’s Lack of Transparency as Vaccine Stocks Dip

Experts are raising concern after a leaked FDA memo from CBER leadership asserted, without supporting evidence, that COVID-19 vaccines may have been linked to child deaths. Public health and regulatory specialists warned that the claim relies on unverified VAERS reports, lacks transparency, and departs from standard evidence practices used to assess vaccine safety and performance.

Critics emphasized that such unsupported statements can erode public trust, complicate communication, and influence markets even as vaccine sentiment remains fragile. The episode highlights the need for clear evidence, careful interpretation of surveillance data, and transparent decision-making when communicating about vaccine safety and policy. Read more from BioSpace here.