Dec. 2 at 1:29 PM
Bernstein warned that this week’s ACIP meeting could deliver “shockwaves,” citing unusual agenda shifts and limited visibility. Analysts noted missing speakers, no early vote language, swapped session days, and regulatory signals suggesting a big outcome on Friday. A memo from FDA official Dr. Vinay Prasad reportedly claimed internal VAERS reviews linked at least 10 pediatric deaths to COVID-19 vaccines — potentially the FDA’s first acknowledgment of child fatalities — and flagged a regulatory pivot toward clinical endpoints, reassessing use in pregnancy and annual flu frameworks. Public engagement is high, with roughly 3,800 comments split between support and skepticism over the newborn Hepatitis B dose. Bernstein will watch for signs of policy changes affecting vaccine access, coverage, and evidence standards.
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