The FDA recently approved the anthrax vaccine Cyfendus for adults up to age 65 with suspected or confirmed exposure to Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria that causes anthrax. Several vaccine opponents claim that the approval was “rushed” and misleadingly claim that the vaccine was approved for all people, falsely implying that it will be a routinely
An FDA study of over 3 million children confirmed that COVID-19 vaccines are safe for children and adolescents aged 5 to 17. The study found a slight increase in myocarditis risk in older children the week after vaccination, primarily in boys aged 12 to 17. Anti-vaccine sites falsely claim that the study proves vaccines are
The FDA recently ended emergency use authorization (EUA) for the original Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, amending the authorization to include only the newer bivalent vaccines. Some vaccine opponents, including several high-profile figures, have falsely claimed that the change was due to safety concerns. Recommendation: High Risk
