We have yet another example of the capture of the federal regulatory apparatus by the drug industry. This time it will potentially result in great harm to patients.
The mRNA vehicle was used for the Covid vaccine that caused so many problems. Many people to this day live with the consequences.
The FDA approved within the last couple of days an mRNA vaccine for the flu. This is a horrible decision. Patients will potentially have little way of knowing if they are being given this vaccine when presenting for their annual flu shot.
Check out what was glossed over by the FDA:
The FDA’s own briefing document reveals that 75.3% of senior mRNA-vaccine recipients experienced at least one solicited adverse reaction within seven days, compared with 49.3% of those receiving Fluzone High-Dose.
Even more concerning, severe (Grade 3) systemic reactions occurred in 6.7% of mRNA recipients versus 1.7% with the traditional high-dose flu vaccine—nearly four times as frequently.
Even worse, the pivotal efficacy trial contained no placebo group. Instead, Moderna compared mFLUSIVA against traditional flu vaccines.
This is a mess. RFK Jr.’s hands have been tied. Trump and his people have succumbed to pressure from Senate Republicans on the matter of vaccines because of the industry’s enormous campaign donations.
I recommend patients ask a lot of questions if they choose to get the flu shot. Or even better, it might be safest to forego the flu shot completely.
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