Morning Wire The CDC’s Hidden Myocarditis Memo | Sunday Extra
Feb 4, 2024
Marty Makary, a physician at Johns Hopkins known for his insights on CDC transparency and COVID-19, discusses a critical, previously undisclosed memo about myocarditis risks associated with the COVID vaccine. He reveals that the CDC was aware of potential dangers as early as 2021 yet failed to communicate this publicly. The conversation highlights the differences in vaccine scheduling and responses in Europe versus the U.S., and critiques public health messaging that may have underestimated these risks, especially for young males.
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Hidden Myocarditis Memo
- The CDC drafted a memo in May 2021 warning of a link between the COVID-19 vaccine and myocarditis.
- This memo was never released publicly, reportedly due to concerns about inciting panic.
Dr. Makary's Perspective
- Dr. Marty Makary discusses a CDC memo warning of myocarditis risk from the COVID-19 vaccine, especially in young men.
- He highlights the CDC's failure to acknowledge this risk and their continued broad vaccine recommendations.
Myocarditis Risk Comparison
- While COVID-19 can cause cardiac damage, the risk of myocarditis is higher from the vaccine for young, healthy individuals.
- The CDC misrepresented this risk by considering the entire population, not just the vulnerable young male demographic.