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April 22, 2026
CDC Shelves COVID Vaccine Efficacy Study Amid Controversy
- A CDC study found the COVID-19 vaccine reduced emergency visits by 50%, but its publication was halted due to methodological disputes, despite similar studies being published.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is accused of influencing the decision, raising concerns about transparency under current leadership.
- Senator Dick Durbin criticized the CDC for potentially suppressing vital health information, warning of the consequences for public health.
3 Sources
- RFK Jr’s CDC refuses to release report that shows Covid vaccine led to drop in hospital visitsApr 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM · Independent
- RFK Jr’s CDC refuses to release report that shows Covid vaccine led to drop in hospital visitsApr 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM · Independent
- US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectivenessApr 22, 2026 at 9:23 PM · ABC News