Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-07-10 15:28:12 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 166A58D92D60A53D61E938B4587DB31D50CB8C4C3B45A2317A405D7E0C65DE4F
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While the deaths during the clinical trials are concerning, investigations have shown no direct link to the nirsevimab injection. The decision to recommend this immunization is based on its potential to reduce severe RSV cases and hospitalizations among infants. https://www.factcheck.org/2023/08/scicheck-injection-protects-babies-from-rsv-hospitalization-has-not-been-linked-to-deaths/ https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-rsv-drug-nirsevimab-clinical-trials-babies-died-649869418399 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/02/09/rsv-trial-deaths-not-tied-to-immunization/72512353007/ https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7234a4.htm https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/should-you-get-the-new-rsv-vaccine https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-advisors-recommend-rsv-shot-protect-babies-rcna97998
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