Cruz's 82% miscarriage claim about COVID vaccines debunked by experts
Sen. Ted Cruz amplified a debunked claim that the second COVID-19 vaccine dose carries an 82% miscarriage risk for women in the first trimester. Health experts and major medical groups say there is no increased miscarriage risk from vaccination during pregnancy, and the 82% figure stems from a misinterpretation of NEJM data. CDC follow-up analyses show miscarriage rates among vaccinated pregnant people are within the expected range, while organizations like ACOG continue to endorse vaccination during pregnancy. Cruz has faced backlash for repeating this misinformation.
