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Claimant: FDA official Vinay Prasad
Claim: No “reliable” evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines benefit children.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: FactCheck.org reports extensive evidence demonstrating that COVID-19 vaccination reduces severe illness and hospitalization in children and adolescents. Prasad’s statement ignores established data and misrepresents research on pediatric vaccine benefits.
Date: 12/07/2025
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Last Updated on December 7, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check