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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya reveals a transformative shift in COVID booster policy. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary has introduced a new framework for evaluating COVID booster shots, prioritizing real-world evidence over outdated metrics.
The FDA will no longer approve boosters based solely on antibody production in lab animals or humans. Now, boosters must prove efficacy in preventing COVID infections, hospitalizations, and deaths—outcomes that matter most.
Bhattacharya stresses this evidence-based approach ensures vaccines deliver meaningful benefits. If a booster produces antibodies but doesn’t reduce morbidity or mortality, why approve it? This is about protecting people, not chasing lab results.
The framework demands manufacturers show their products work in humans, aligning with public priorities: staying healthy and avoiding severe outcomes. It’s a call for accountability in a post-COVID era.
For those who’ve recovered from COVID, Bhattacharya notes there’s no evidence boosters reduce symptom severity. This raises questions about who benefits from repeated shots and why.
This policy shift aims to rebuild trust in public health. By requiring rigorous data, the FDA prioritizes science over assumption, ensuring recommendations serve the public, not just the system.
Makary’s framework could reshape vaccine evaluation, setting a standard for transparency and efficacy in medical interventions. It’s a step toward a healthier, evidence-driven future.
https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/1932914076897996973
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President Trump Participates in a Bill Signing Ceremony, June 12, 2025
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Today, President @realDonaldTrump is signing a bill to block California’s electric vehicle mandate 🇺🇸
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❤️ @POTUS and @FLOTUS last night at the Kennedy Center.
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LEFT: Nancy Pelosi now says she begged Donald Trump for the National Guard on January 6th
RIGHT: The House Sergeant at Arms, the most Senior Security Official, says he was overridden by Nancy Pelosi to stop National Guard from being present on Jan 6th
All Democrats do is lie
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