Inside the FDA’s ‘Cover-Up’ of Child Deaths Linked to Covid Vaccines

 In 2025, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) examined reports of child deaths associated with Covid-19 vaccinations. The investigation led to significant internal conflict regarding transparency and the implications of the findings.

1. Acknowledgment of Deaths: In September 2025, then-FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary confirmed that the FDA was investigating reports of children dying from Covid vaccines. He stated that they were aware of such fatalities.

2. Internal Disputes: The investigation revealed a deep internal dispute within the FDA. Some officials believed that the public should know the complete findings, while others aimed to suppress this information due to fears of damaging public confidence in the vaccines.

3. Review Findings: Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, a senior scientist at the FDA, led the review of 96 child death reports submitted to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). After thorough examination, about 25 deaths were considered serious enough for internal discussion.

4. Media Leaks and Backlash: Details of Høeg's review leaked to major media outlets, resulting in her facing scrutiny and criticism. Some FDA officials accused her of overstating preliminary findings, leading to further division within the agency.

5. Additional Investigations: Following public complaints and internal pressure, the then-FDA vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, mandated further investigations into the deaths, which classified 10 fatalities as directly linked to Covid vaccinations.

6. Diverging Conclusions: Subsequent analyses employed differing criteria for classifying vaccine-related deaths, leading to further concerns over the accuracy and transparency of the data.

7. Congressional Scrutiny: The ongoing controversy attracted the attention of Congress. Senator Ron Johnson expressed concerns about a possible cover-up regarding vaccine safety risks, noting the classification of several deaths as possibly related to vaccinations.

8. Proposed Warnings: Høeg argued for a black box warning—a serious alert regarding potential risks—specifically about the possibility of child deaths from the Covid mRNA vaccines. However, this recommendation was ultimately rejected by the FDA.

9. Outcome for Dr. Høeg: Høeg was eventually transferred away from the vaccine division after ongoing tension regarding her findings on vaccine safety. She was later fired after refusing to resign from the FDA.

10. Lack of Public Disclosure: To date, the FDA has not released the comprehensive review of child deaths following Covid vaccinations, raising concerns about accountability and transparency from the agency.

The FDA's investigation into child deaths linked to Covid vaccines sparked intense internal debate over the handling of the findings, transparency, and public communication regarding vaccine safety. The organization continues to be scrutinized for its decisions not to release detailed reviews and handle adverse event reports publicly. The situation remains a pivotal point of contention in the ongoing discussion around vaccine safety and government oversight. 

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