Archive · 11 Dec 2025
FDA Investigates COVID Vaccine Deaths Amid Policy Shift
The FDA is looking into whether COVID-19 vaccines might have caused some deaths.
This started after a document said vaccines could be linked to 10 baby deaths, but there's no proof.
The FDA is checking all age groups.
Health experts worldwide say vaccines are safe and help most people, even if there are rare side effects.
The review is happening because of changes in US vaccine policies after a new health secretary was appointed.
The new health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is known for doubting vaccines and has made unproven claims about them in the past.
FDA is investigating deaths potentially linked to COVID-19 vaccines across multiple age groups.
The review initially focused on possible child deaths but has since expanded.
A leaked internal memo claimed COVID-19 vaccines were linked to at least 10 infant deaths, but no evidence was provided.
Health authorities globally affirm the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, noting rare side effects do not outweigh benefits.
The investigation follows the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, as Health Secretary.
- Who
- FDA, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump, global health authorities
- What
- A review into deaths potentially linked to COVID-19 vaccines
- When
- Announced on December 9, 2023
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To investigate potential links between COVID-19 vaccines and deaths, including infant deaths
- Organization
- FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
- Announcement Date
- December 9, 2023
- Scope of Investigation
- Multiple age groups, initially focused on child deaths
- Controversial Claim
- Leaked memo suggesting 10 infant deaths linked to vaccines
- Global Health Authority Stance
- Vaccines are safe and effective
- Rare Side Effects
- Identified but do not outweigh benefits
- Health Secretary
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Investigation Details
- Methods, data, and timeline not specified
Sources
COVID vaccines saved lives or killed babies? FDA launches broad review into deaths possibly tied to Coronavirus shots
Did Covid vaccines kill babies? US agency probes deaths as Trump camp ties to anti-coronavirus shots
US Health Department Probes Potential Covid Vaccine-Linked Fatalities
