Pfizer Moderna Stock Drop: Trump Child Covid Shot Report

Here’s a summary of the article, focusing on⁣ the key points:

* Stock Drop: Shares of pfizer and Moderna fell substantially on Friday (Pfizer down over 3%, Moderna down over 7%) following a report. Novavax also saw a decline (over 4%).
* Reported Link to Child Deaths: The Washington Post reported that Trump governance health officials are planning to present data linking COVID-19 ​vaccines to the deaths of 25 children to a key CDC​ advisory ‌panel.
* Context & Caution: The presentation is not final,​ and a HHS spokesperson ⁣emphasized that the⁢ facts is currently speculation until publicly released through the ‌established ACIP process. The HHS ⁤spokesperson​ stated that⁤ FDA and CDC staff routinely analyze safety data.
* RFK Jr.’s Influence: This report comes amid changes to US vaccine⁤ policy under Health and Human Services Secretary⁣ Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who ⁤has already dropped COVID shot recommendations for healthy ​children and pregnant women and imposed new limits on vaccine ‍approvals.
* Moderna’s Response: Moderna issued a statement affirming the safety of its vaccine.

It’s important to note the article highlights the planned presentation of data and the speculative nature of ‌the⁤ report at this time.