Allegations of Buried Vaccine Safety Data Spark Call for FDA Transparency
An op-ed contends that FDA scientists withdrew and suppressed safety analyses of COVID-19 vaccines and Shingrix to protect a predetermined narrative, despite findings aligning with global post‑market surveillance that vaccines are generally safe with rare, well-characterized risks. It contrasts these actions with the BEST Initiative’s open, real‑time surveillance, noting that 2025–26 vaccines reduced emergency department visits by about half and hospitalizations by roughly 55% in immunocompetent adults, and argues that hiding results undermines public trust while the underlying evidence remains favorable to vaccine safety and effectiveness.