Now That Trump Has Banished the Woke From Science, This Truth-Telling New Scientific Paper Reveals What COVID Vaccines Actually Do to Children
Trump Administration’s War on “Woke” Science and the Future of COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against what it terms “woke” science. Among its actions, it has installed a prominent vaccine skeptic as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services, banned a lengthy list of scientific terms from government websites, and dismissed a significant number of researchers at the National Science Foundation. Following these actions, two new scientific studies—one conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—have revealed groundbreaking insights about the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on children and teenagers.
These studies, highlighted Ars Technica
, provide compelling evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccines not only reduce the risk of developing long COVID in children and teens but also debunk the myth that these vaccines are linked to sudden cardiac death in young people. The findings underline the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for both adults and children, particularly as the Trump administration continues to defund scientific research—a perplexing shift considering Trump’s initial efforts during the early days of the pandemic to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development through Operation Warp Speed.
According to one of the studies published in the journal JAMA Network Open “Our findings suggest that children should stay up to date with current COVID-19 vaccination recommendations as vaccination not only protects against severe COVID-19 illness but also protects against [long COVID].”
This highlights that vaccines remain the strongest defense against potential future variants like Delta and Omicron
Another study published in the same journal found that concerns about young athletes being at increased risk of myocarditis and sudden cardiac arrest after contracting COVID-19 are unfounded. The study compared cardiac death instances before and during the pandemic and found no increase in these conditions.
“Concerns that young athletes with COVID-19 would be at increased risk of myocarditis and sudden cardiac arrest” were unfounded. The international team of researchers compared instances of cardiac deaths that occurred before and during the pandemic, and found “no increase” in either of these conditions after it struck.
Experts have cautiously warned that vaccine skepticism could seriously jeopardize U.S. initiatives to eradicate conditions such as polio, posing significant challenges for future public health measures.
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Across the country, there has been a resurgence of discussions regarding health and vaccines, sparking renewed interest in public health discussions.
In California, high-profile cases such as the death of Damar Hamlin, a well-known professional football player, have highlighted the urgent need for accurate information and effective communication between the government and the public.
In January 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has publicly questioned the safety of childhood vaccines, was appointed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. His stance on vaccines has sparked controversy, with many experts warning that his appointment could severely undermine public health efforts.
Kennedy’s advocacy for additional testing of childhood vaccines has raised concerns about the potential spread of misinformation. The systemic invalidation of existing scientific consensus could hinder the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases, placing young people at greater risk.
In 2025, studies highlighting the effectiveness of annual COVID-19 vaccines in young people, even in the presence of other medical conditions, underscore the importance of continued vaccination efforts. Despite Kennedy’s controversial stance, ongoing research continues to support the safety and efficacy of vaccines, even when co-administered with other vaccines, such as those for influenza or Hib.
President Trump has also established the “Make America Healthy Again” Commission, led by Kennedy. This new body aims to address the alleged overprescription of drugs for ADHD and the prevalence of health issues like autism and asthma in children, though the effectiveness and implications of this initiative remain unclear.
Experts caution that Kennedy’s vaccine skepticism could derail long-standing efforts to eradicate polio, a disease once close to being eliminated in the U.S. The potential setback from his policies could hinder future health initiatives, leaving the nation vulnerable to preventable diseases. As science faces renewed scrutiny, the future of public health remains a subject of urgent national debate.