Archive · 29 Nov 2025
FDA Links 10 Child Deaths to COVID Vaccines
A doctor at the FDA, Dr. Vinay Prasad, wrote a note to his team saying that at least 10 kids died after getting the COVID vaccine, and it might be because of a heart problem called myocarditis.
The note didn't give many details, like how old the kids were or which vaccines were involved.
Some other doctors, like Dr. Paul Offit, think the note is missing important information and that kids are more likely to get serious heart problems from COVID itself than from the vaccine.
The FDA is changing how they check vaccines, and the government has limited who can get COVID vaccines.
Some people think the note was shared to influence a meeting about vaccines next week.
FDA Director Dr. Vinay Prasad reported at least 10 child deaths linked to COVID vaccines, possibly due to myocarditis.
Memo lacked details on ages, health conditions, vaccine manufacturers, and determination methods.
FDA to update vaccine oversight, including randomized studies for all subgroups and reviewing flu vaccine selection.
Current US policy restricts COVID vaccines to people aged 65+ and those with underlying health conditions.
Critics argue the memo lacks context, peer-reviewed publication, and may have been released to influence upcoming vaccine committee meeting.
- Who
- Dr. Vinay Prasad, FDA Vaccine Division Director
- What
- Report of at least 10 child deaths linked to COVID vaccines, possibly due to myocarditis
- When
- Memo issued on Friday, specific dates of deaths not provided
- Where
- United States
- Why
- FDA review identified potential vaccine-related deaths, memo outlines updates to vaccine oversight
- Reporting Official
- Dr. Vinay Prasad, FDA Vaccine Division Director
- Reported Deaths
- At least 10 children
- Possible Cause
- Myocarditis (heart inflammation)
- Memo Details
- No public release, obtained by NYT
- Vaccine Oversight Changes
- Randomized studies to include all subgroups, including pregnant women
- Current Vaccine Policy
- Restricted to people aged 65+ and those with underlying health conditions
- Criticism of Memo
- Lacks context, details, and peer-reviewed publication
Sources
US FDA director claims at least 10 kids died ‘after and because of’ receiving COVID vaccine: Report
US FDA memo suggests possible link between COVID vaccines and 10 child deaths: New York Times Report
US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to Covid vaccines, reports
