The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended sweeping liability protections for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers and administrators until Dec. 31, 2029. This decision, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025, marks the 12th consecutive extension of the controversial liability shield established under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act). HHS […]
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New Study: Being Near COVID-19 Vaccinated Individuals Linked to Menstrual Irregularities
When COVID-19 vaccines were first authorized, reports surfaced from unvaccinated women claiming they experienced sudden and unexpected menstrual irregularities after being near recently vaccinated individuals. These accounts were widely dismissed as baseless conspiracy theories, and U.S. health agencies shut the door on the issue before it was even explored. A new study published in the International Journal of […]
Sen. Ron Johnson Threatens Legal Action Against Federal Health Agencies Over Withheld COVID-19 Vaccine Data
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has intensified his push for transparency from federal health agencies, warning he will issue subpoenas when he becomes chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations if they continue to withhold or redact data related to COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. In a Nov. 19 letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Health […]
CHD Asks Supreme Court to Protect Physicians’ Free Speech Rights in COVID Disciplinary Case
Children’s Health Defense (CHD) on Nov. 22 petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for a second time to intervene in a case involving disciplinary actions taken against physicians who expressed dissenting views on COVID-19 policies. The petition seeks a pause on disciplinary measures enforced by the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) and other state authorities, which have […]
Congressional Health Committee Grills U.S. Health Agencies Over COVID Pandemic
Highlights from last week’s congressional hearing on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic included criticism of government-mandated lockdowns and masks, and public health agencies’ lack of oversight and proper safety testing of the COVID-19 vaccines. The hearing also revealed that Dr. David M. Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci accused of using his personal email account to evade […]