Milwaukee City Wire

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be transparent about the adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines. In a letter addressed to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf and CDC Director Mandy Cohen, Sen. Johnson expressed concerns over recently released data analyses that show higher rates of certain adverse events linked to specific Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine lots.

The senator emphasized the importance of addressing these safety signals and urged the FDA and CDC to provide the American people with accurate information regarding the harms caused by the COVID-19 vaccines. Sen. Johnson referred to data analyses published by OpenVAERS, a private research organization, which obtained information through Freedom of Information Act requests filed by the Informed Consent Action Network.

In his letter, Sen. Johnson stated, "These obvious and alarming safety signals cannot be ignored, and the pressure will only continue to build for you and your colleagues to finally come clean with the American people about what you know regarding the harms caused by the COVID-19 vaccines." He also expressed his disappointment that the FDA and CDC have allegedly kept this vital information hidden from Congress and the public for years, despite his previous requests for data starting in December 2021.

The senator accused the agencies of sowing distrust by downplaying vaccine safety concerns and dismissing vaccine injuries as conspiracy theories. He called for honesty and transparency in addressing the adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines.

Sen. Johnson requested a complete response from the FDA and CDC by January 26, 2024, in order to provide the American people with the necessary information to make informed decisions about vaccination.

For more information about Sen. Johnson's letter, readers can refer to the Epoch Times article dated January 12, 2024. The full text of the senator's letter can also be found on his official website.

It is crucial for government agencies to be transparent when it comes to public health matters. The concerns raised by Sen. Johnson highlight the need for accurate information regarding COVID-19 vaccine adverse events.