FDA Expands Covid Vaccine Inquiry to Adult Deaths
FDA Expands Covid Vaccine Inquiry to Adult Deaths
The agency claimed that 10 children’s deaths were linked to the shots, although it did not release evidence to support the assertions.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's accuracy is questionable, particularly regarding the claim of 10 children's deaths linked to the vaccines. While the FDA is investigating potential adverse events, the article presents this specific claim without sufficient supporting evidence and relies on potentially biased sources. The article exhibits moderate bias through selective reporting and potentially sensationalized language.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: FDA expands Covid vaccine inquiry to adult deaths.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that the FDA is examining possible adult deaths from Covid shots in a probe.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms FDA's probe of Covid-19 vaccines expands into adults.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The agency claimed that 10 children’s deaths were linked to the shots, although it did not release evidence to support the assertions.
- Verification Source #5: Suggests that Prasad's claim of 10 Covid vaccine deaths may be an overcount, according to FDA sources.
- Assessment: Contradicted. Source 5 suggests the claim of 10 deaths may be an overcount.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 5: Prasad's claim of 10 Covid vaccine deaths may be an overcount, FDA sources say.