The FDA Memo That Shakes the World

What It Means for Kane County, Illinois

Background

In late November 2025, a memo circulated within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that could mark a turning point in vaccine policy. Written by Dr. Vinay Prasad, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), the memo acknowledges for the first time that COVID-19 vaccines have caused deaths in American children.

This revelation challenges years of official assurances and raises profound questions about transparency, accountability, and the balance between public health policy and individual rights.

Key Findings in the Memo

• Child Deaths Linked to Vaccines: FDA staff identified at least 10 deaths of children between 2021 and 2024 that were “likely/probable/possible” vaccine-related.
• Underreporting Concerns: The memo notes that voluntary reporting systems like VAERS underestimate true numbers, meaning the actual toll could be higher.
• Myocarditis Risks: Young men and boys—those least at risk from COVID itself—were disproportionately harmed by vaccine-induced myocarditis.
• Delayed Acknowledgment: The FDA did not publicly admit these risks until after expanding authorization to younger age groups.
• Mandates Questioned: The memo criticizes school and workplace mandates, suggesting they may have harmed more children than they saved.
• Systemic Failures: Dr. Prasad calls out cultural and systemic issues within the FDA that allowed these signals to be ignored for years.

Implications for Kane County



For residents of Kane County, the FDA memo has direct relevance to ongoing debates about health freedom, parental rights, and government accountability:

• Parental Rights: Families coerced into vaccinating children for school attendance may feel betrayed by the revelation that risks were downplayed.
• Local Health Policy: Kane County Health Department, which often echoes federal guidance, will face pressure to reassess its messaging and ensure transparency.
• Community Trust: The memo underscores why many residents have demanded informed consent and access to exemption forms—concerns that now appear validated.
• Future Mandates: With federal acknowledgment of harm, local advocates may push harder against any new vaccine mandates in schools or workplaces.

Broader Context

• Financial Incentives: The memo highlights the enormous profits from COVID vaccines—over $100 billion globally—and questions whether industry influence compromised safety oversight.
• Evidence-Based Reform: Dr. Prasad calls for randomized trials, stronger safety monitoring, and an end to reliance on surrogate endpoints like antibody titers.
• Transparency and Accountability: The memo insists that vaccine regulation must be treated like any other drug, with risks openly acknowledged and benefits proven.

What Kane County Residents Can Do

• Stay Informed: Read official documents and demand clarity from local health officials.
• Advocate for Transparency: Push Kane County Health Department to publish all exemption forms and vaccine guidance alongside other required documents.
• Engage Politically: Contact county board members and state representatives to ensure parental rights are protected.
• Educate Neighbors: Share summaries and flyers explaining the memo’s findings and their local implications.

Conclusion

The FDA memo represents a watershed moment in U.S. vaccine policy. By admitting that COVID-19 vaccines have caused child deaths, the agency has opened the door to long-overdue accountability and reform. For Kane County, Illinois, this is a call to action: residents must demand transparency, protect parental rights, and ensure that health policy serves the people—not bureaucracies or corporations.

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