We Want Them Infected Podcast The Prasad Memo and the FDA Meltdown No One's Addressing
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Dec 7, 2025 Leadership instability at the FDA is under scrutiny after a respected figure's sudden resignation, raising concerns about morale. A leaked memo claims child deaths linked to COVID vaccines, igniting debates over the need for solid evidence. Hosts highlight the risk of unverified claims influencing public health policy. They stress the importance of thorough autopsies and data transparency for trust in health authorities. The conversation warns of the broader implications of eroding regulatory standards and distrust in public health.
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Regulatory Leadership Collapsed Quickly
- Richard Pazder's abrupt resignation highlights deep leadership turmoil at the FDA under the new administration.
- Hosts warn that turnover risks weakening regulatory safeguards and biotech leadership stability.
Claims Without Data Are Not Convincing
- Vinay Prasad's leaked memo claimed at least 10 children died from COVID vaccines but provided no public evidence.
- Hosts stress extraordinary claims require transparent data, peer review, and clear methodology.
Past FDA Actions Undercut New Allegations
- The FDA previously detected rare, serious vaccine harms (J&J clotting) and publicly acted on them.
- That precedent undermines the memo's implication that career regulators missed child deaths from mRNA vaccines.
