vaccine safety
WHO Confirms No Link Between Vaccines and Autism: Analysis Refutes Widespread Misinformation
Dec 12, 2025 10:47 am CST
The World Health Organization has released a comprehensive analysis confirming that vaccines do not cause autism, contradicting recent claims in the US. This fourth review examined 31 studies across multiple countries over 15 years, finding no causal link between vaccines (including those containing thiomersal or aluminum) and autism. WHO Director-General Tedros emphasized that while vaccines can have side effects, autism is not among them.
FDA Launches Investigation Into Potential COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Deaths Under Trump Administration
Dec 10, 2025 04:38 pm CST
The US Food and Drug Administration has initiated a comprehensive investigation into deaths potentially linked to COVID-19 vaccines across multiple age groups, following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as health secretary under the Trump administration. The controversial probe emerged after a leaked FDA memo claimed connections between vaccines and infant deaths without supporting evidence, raising concerns among medical experts about the administration's approach to vaccine policy and public health.
Trump Administration Considers Including Autism Symptoms in National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
Sep 26, 2025 01:30 pm CST
The Trump administration is exploring changes to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program that would allow people with autism to seek compensation. Led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., this potential policy shift could fundamentally transform a program that has paid out $5 billion since 1988 while reigniting the debate about the scientifically rejected connection between vaccines and autism.
Trump-Backed Panel Questions Safety, Efficacy Of Covid-19 Vaccine Shots
Sep 20, 2025 04:16 pm CST
A Trump-backed health panel questioned Friday the efficacy and safety of Covid-19 vaccines -- and declined explicitly to recommend them -- in an argument some experts said center on "myths" and "anecdotes."