Episode 1521 • • 48:57 - 54:16
1521: Healthscare System
Pfizer Bivalent Booster, Ischemic Stroke Safety Signal
The CDC and FDA identified a "preliminary safety signal" linking Pfizer’s bivalent COVID-19 booster to an increased risk of ischemic stroke in individuals aged 65 and older. While 130 cases were identified among 550,000 recipients within 21 days of vaccination, federal officials claim subsequent analyses using different data sets did not validate the risk. The agencies continue to recommend the booster, asserting that the benefits outweigh the potential risks.