FDA Report Finds No Direct Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Child Deaths

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report concluding that available data do not establish a definitive link between COVID-19 vaccines and child deaths. The FDA made the report public last week after reviewing available information on vaccine safety.

The report analyzed data from various sources, including the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), a national system managed jointly by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). VAERS accepts reports of adverse events that occur after vaccination. The system assists in detecting unusual or unexpected patterns needing further investigation.

According to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children ages six months and older. The CDC continues to recommend vaccination as the primary means of preventing severe illness from COVID-19.