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April 9, 2026
CDC Delays Report on Covid Vaccine Effectiveness
- The CDC delayed a report that found Covid vaccines reduced urgent care visits by 50% and hospitalizations by 55%, citing concerns over its methodology.
- Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya is reviewing the report, which has drawn criticism for its timing and potential political motivations.
- Experts warn that the delay reflects ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to undermine vaccine research and public health messaging.
4 Sources
- CDC delays publishing report showing covid vaccine benefitsApr 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Washington Post
- RFK Jr’s CDC delays report showing benefits from Covid vaccine, insiders sayApr 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Independent
- CDC delays COVID vaccine benefits reportApr 9, 2026 at 11:14 PM · The Hill
- Alarm as acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine benefitsApr 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM · The Guardian