FDA claims there's a link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths

By Rob Stein,

Leila Fadel

Published December 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST

The Food and Drug Administration says it's going to get tougher on vaccines, blaming the deaths of at least 10 children on the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Rob Stein

Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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