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VAERS Review: Were Vaccine Risks Overlooked | Salt Lake City News
A Senate probe is scrutinizing how federal agencies handled early reports of potential COVID-19 vaccine side effects, focusing on VAERS—the CDC and FDA’s safety monitoring system. Despite VAERS not proving causation, officials allegedly knew as early as March 2021 of serious events like cardiac death and strokes but didn’t fully alert the public. The review also examines rare cases like myocarditis, especially in young males, while officials stress vaccine benefits still outweigh risks. Experts advise documenting suspected injuries, reporting to VAERS, and seeking knowledgeable doctors. This…
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