FDA Affirms Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Amid Cancer Claims and 600,000 Adverse Events

Sep 6, 2024, 08:42 PM

Recent discussions around the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have highlighted both their efficacy and safety, as well as concerns about potential adverse effects. Findings from the COVE trial indicate that the mRNA-1273 vaccine is safe and effective against COVID-19, including emergent variants. Dr. Peter Marks from the FDA has affirmed the agency's confidence in the safety and effectiveness of these updated vaccines, noting that they meet rigorous scientific standards. AmeshAA stated, “With the mRNA technology, we're able to produce a vaccine that gives quite potent responses with a very tolerable safety profile.” However, there are claims circulating that Moderna's mRNA vaccines cause cancer and other adverse events. Over 600,000 adverse events have been reported in the United States, including 75,000 ER visits and 36,000 hospitalizations. These claims are juxtaposed with the FDA's assurance of the vaccine's safety profile.