FDA Memo Sparks Controversy Over COVID-19 Vaccine Impact on Children's Health

A recent FDA memo suggests COVID-19 vaccines may have contributed to heart inflammation deaths in at least 10 children. This revelation has led to changes in U.S. vaccine policy under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who restricts vaccine access to seniors and those with underlying conditions.

A bombshell memo from the FDA has stirred controversy over the potential link between COVID-19 vaccinations and the deaths of children due to heart inflammation. Chief medical and scientific officer Vinay Prasad reported the cases in a communication to agency staff.

The memo, which has not been peer-reviewed, states that at least 10 of the 96 child deaths analyzed were likely tied to the vaccines. This acknowledgment marks a significant shift from the U.S. health officials' previous stance during the Trump and Biden administrations, who endorsed vaccines as essential.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has responded by restricting vaccine access to the elderly and those with underlying conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to meet for further discussions, while experts debate the findings and potential policy implications.

(With inputs from agencies.)