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May 5, 2026
FDA Blocks Publication of Vaccine Safety Studies
- The FDA has blocked the publication of studies confirming the safety of Covid-19 and shingles vaccines, citing unsupported conclusions.
- One study reviewed 7.5 million Medicare records, finding rare side effects, but was withdrawn after acceptance by a peer-reviewed journal.
- Critics argue this reflects a pattern of withholding information that supports vaccine safety, amid ongoing scrutiny of HHS leadership.
2 Sources
- F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were SafeMay 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM · NYT
- FDA blocked studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines safe, HHS official saysMay 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM · The Guardian