{"id":2085967,"date":"2023-10-31T20:44:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T00:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-responds-after-being-urged-to-recall-pfizers-vaccine-over-dna-fragments\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T20:48:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T00:48:20","slug":"fda-responds-after-being-urged-to-recall-pfizers-vaccine-over-dna-fragments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-responds-after-being-urged-to-recall-pfizers-vaccine-over-dna-fragments\/","title":{"rendered":"FDA responds to calls for Pfizer vaccine recall over DNA fragments."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffda-responds-after-being-urged-to-recall-pfizers-vaccine-over-dna-fragments%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2085967&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The FDA Refuses to Recall\u2063 Pfizer&#8217;s COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Food \u200cand Drug Administration (FDA) is standing firm in its \u2063decision not to\u200b recall Pfizer&#8217;s COVID-19\u200d vaccine, \u2064dismissing worries about the presence of an undisclosed DNA sequence that \u2063leaves behind fragments.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u2063an FDA spokeswoman, the agency has administered over a billion \u2063doses of mRNA \u2062vaccines without identifying any safety concerns\u200c related to residual\u2063 DNA. The available scientific evidence supports the conclusion \u200cthat these vaccines are safe and effective.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/nearly-1-in-3-covid-19-vaccine-recipients-suffered-neurological-side-effects-study-5519532?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Nearly \u20641 in 3 COVID-19 Vaccine \u200bRecipients Suffered Neurological Side Effects: Study<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/30\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/cdc-warns-people-with-hiv-have-a-higher-covid-19-reinfection-chance-5519058?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>CDC\u2064 Warns People With HIV Have a \u2064Higher COVID-19 \u2063Reinfection Chance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/29\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The \u2064FDA&#8217;s refusal to \u2063recall the vaccine \u200ccomes\u200b without providing \u200cany evidence to support its\u200c stance. The decision was made in response \u200dto questions regarding the inclusion of\u200c the Simian Virus 40 (SV40) DNA sequence in the Pfizer-BioNTech shot.<\/p>\n<p>The Epoch Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act query to uncover when the FDA became aware of the \u200csequence and from whom. However, the FDA denied expedited processing for the request, claiming there is no urgent need \u2064for the information.<\/p>\n<p>Several\u2064 foreign agencies, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/exclusive-health-canada-confirms-undisclosed-presence-of-dna-sequence-in-pfizer-shot-5513277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Canada<\/a>, have \u200cconfirmed the presence of the DNA sequence in\u200b the vaccine. They also noted\u2064 that Pfizer did not disclose this information \u200bin regulatory filings.<\/p>\n<p>Despite numerous questions, the FDA\u200b has refused\u2063 to provide answers about the sequence, including when they learned about \u2064it and whether they were informed by Pfizer.<\/p>\n<p>Pfizer and its partner, BioNTech, have remained silent\u200d on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of the\u2062 SV40 \u2064DNA sequence has raised concerns among\u200b scientists, including Dr. Robert Malone, a vaccine\u200c expert\u2064 whose work has been cited\u200b by Pfizer. Dr. Malone believes that the vaccine is &#8220;adulterated&#8221; \u2064and should be recalled.<\/p>\n<p>According to federal law, the FDA has the authority to test drugs suspected of being\u2062 adulterated.\u200b If the drugs fail to meet certain standards and pose a health hazard, the FDA should\u200b advise the manufacturer to issue a recall. If the manufacturer fails to comply, seizure of\u2063 the drugs can be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Malone argues that the FDA has not fulfilled its responsibility in rigorously assessing the risk\u2063 associated with the inclusion of the SV40 DNA sequence. \u2062He believes that the FDA&#8217;s rationale for not classifying the vaccine as gene \u2064therapy is \u2064flawed.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Was \u2064SV40 Included?<\/h2>\n<p>The\u200b European Medicines Agency (EMA) explained that specific sequences of the non-infectious parts of\u2063 SV40 are commonly used in plasmids for manufacturing biological substances. The purpose is to enhance gene expression.<\/p>\n<p>However, the result is residual DNA left behind, which some scientists believe could have \u2063negative effects. David Wiseman, a former scientist at Johnson &#038; Johnson,\u200c expressed concern that the residual DNA could\u2063 integrate into the human genome\u200b and disrupt gene regulation, potentially leading to cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Phillip Buckhaults, a professor of\u2064 cancer genomics, tested vials of Pfizer&#8217;s vaccine and detected DNA. He believes \u2062that \u200cthe regulatory process allowed the DNA to \u200dbe present and has urged regulators to conduct further testing.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the concerns raised by scientists, \u2062the FDA remains steadfast in its\u2063 decision not to recall the Pfizer vaccine.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 How does the controversy surrounding\u2063 the Pfizer vaccine&#8217;s undisclosed DNA sequence impact public trust in\u2063 the vaccine and the FDA&#8217;s approval process?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The FDA \u200bmaintains that \u200dthe presence of the DNA sequence does not pose\u200d any safety risks. In a statement, the agency emphasized that the mRNA vaccines\u200b have undergone rigorous\u2063 testing\u200c and evaluation before receiving emergency\u2064 use authorization. The available\u200c evidence indicates that the benefits of these vaccines outweigh any potential risks.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA&#8217;s decision has sparked controversy and raised concerns among the public. Some argue that the presence of\u2063 an undisclosed DNA sequence\u2063 is a violation of transparency \u2064and undermines trust in\u2063 the vaccine. Critics point out that Pfizer&#8217;s failure to disclose this information in \u200bregulatory filings raises doubts about the company&#8217;s integrity and the thoroughness of \u200dthe FDA&#8217;s approval process.<\/p>\n<p>Others, however, support the FDA&#8217;s position \u200cand believe that the agency&#8217;s\u2064 assessment of the vaccine&#8217;s safety is reliable. They\u2064 argue that \u200dthe \u200cmRNA vaccines have been extensively studied and administered \u2064to millions of people worldwide, with no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-responds-after-being-urged-to-recall-pfizers-vaccine-over-dna-fragments\/\" title=\"FDA responds to calls for Pfizer vaccine recall over DNA fragments.\">significant adverse\u200b effects reported<\/a>. The presence of the DNA sequence, they claim, is insignificant and does not warrant a \u2062recall of the vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy\u2063 surrounding the Pfizer \u2064vaccine highlights \u2063the broader issue of vaccine safety and \u200ctransparency. As COVID-19\u200c vaccines are being rolled out \u2062globally, \u2062it \u200cis essential that regulatory agencies prioritize\u200c transparency and open communication with the public. Full disclosure of relevant \u200cinformation, including \u2064the presence of any \u2062genetic material, is crucial in maintaining the trust and confidence of the public.<\/p>\n<p>In response \u200cto the concerns\u200d raised, Pfizer has released a statement\u2064 affirming the safety and \u2063efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine.\u2064 The company maintains that \u200bthe presence \u200cof the\u200d DNA sequence \u2062is a byproduct \u200dof the\u200d manufacturing process and poses no safety\u2063 risks. Pfizer has also committed \u200dto enhancing transparency \u200cin \u200cits\u2062 regulatory filings and addressing any questions regarding the vaccine&#8217;s composition.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the Pfizer vaccine serves as a\u2062 reminder of the \u2062importance of continuous monitoring and\u200b evaluation of vaccines&#8217; safety \u200bprofiles. Regulatory agencies, including the FDA, must\u2064 remain vigilant\u200d in their oversight \u2063and promptly address any emerging concerns. Public health and safety should always be the top priority in vaccine development and distribution.<\/p>\n<p>As more information becomes available and additional studies are conducted, it is crucial for regulatory agencies to reassess their \u2064decisions and\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-backtracks-on-several-campaign-issues\/\" title=\"Biden backtracks on several campaign issues\">provide updated guidance<\/a>.\u200c Transparency and open communication \u2063are key\u200d in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-pompeo-expects-it-will-take-months-to-defeat-hamas-in-detail\/\" title=\"Pompeo predicts it will take months to fully defeat Hamas in the Israel war.\">ensuring public trust<\/a> and confidence in the COVID-19 vaccination efforts.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u200bmeantime, \u200cindividuals are encouraged to consult \u200cwith healthcare professionals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-just-have-a-cold-dont-give-branch-covidians-their-numbers-by-testing\/\" title=\"Just a cold. Don't test and give Covidians their numbers.\">make informed decisions \u2064based<\/a> on the available \u200devidence. Vaccination remains a critical \u200btool in the fight \u2063against COVID-19, and efforts \u200dshould continue to promote widespread \u200bimmunization while addressing any concerns or questions raised by the public.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the FDA&#8217;s refusal to\u200c recall Pfizer&#8217;s COVID-19\u200b vaccine despite concerns about the presence of an \u200dundisclosed DNA sequence has ignited a debate about transparency, vaccine safety, and public trust. \u2062While\u200c the FDA\u2063 maintains that the vaccine is\u2064 safe and \u200beffective, the controversy underscores the need\u200c for ongoing evaluation and open communication to ensure the public&#8217;s confidence in vaccination \u2062efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. FDA won&#8217;t recall Pfizer&#8217;s COVID-19 vaccine, deeming the undisclosed DNA sequence with fragments insignificant. The agency clarified it is not obligated to remove Pfizer&#8217;s vaccine or other COVID-19 shots from the market, as stated by a spokesperson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":2085968,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085967"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085967\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085968"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085967"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}