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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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- The CDC circulated an internal memo warning about the link between the COVID vaccine and myocarditis, particularly among young men, but never made it public.
- The CDC failed to provide accurate information and interventions to address the risks of myocarditis from the COVID vaccine for young, healthy individuals.
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CDC drafted alert on COVID vaccine and myocarditis, but never shared it publicly
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly drafted an internal alert in May 2021, warning about the link between the COVID vaccine and myocarditis, particularly among young men. However, the alert was never made public, and the agency has not provided an official statement explaining why. Internal emails reveal that CDC staff were concerned about causing panic. The alert was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request and revealed that there were discussions within the CDC about complications like myocarditis in young men, especially after reviewing data from the military. This information raises questions about the CDC's transparency and its handling of vaccine-related risks.
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