Did CDC Officials Mislead the Public About COVID Vaccine Efficacy? Rep. Massie Claims "Yes"

Questioning the CDC

According to American Greatness, Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) reached out to officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in December 2020. He was curious to know if the newly released Covid vaccine would be beneficial to him, given that he had already contracted the virus. After examining the scientific studies himself and not finding any benefit, Massie approached the CDC to understand why they were disseminating incorrect information. They were claiming their studies showed that the Covid vaccine does provide a benefit to those who have previously had Covid.

Accusations of Lying

Massie alleges that secretly recorded conversations with CDC officials in December 2020 demonstrate that they were not truthful about their Pfizer Covid vaccine trial data. In these phone calls, Massie claims that CDC officials were intentionally downplaying the effectiveness of natural immunity while advocating for Covid-19 vaccinations for everyone, regardless of prior infection.

Admission of Error

According to Attkisson, in the recordings, CDC officials thanked Massie for identifying the error in their studies. They admitted that the claims of vaccine efficacy for the previously infected were not accurate. However, they resisted correcting the falsehood, arguing that it would confuse the public. Attkisson reports that the very next day, these same officials who had acknowledged their mistake about the vaccine’s effectiveness to Massie, conducted a webinar for doctors that repeated the same misinformation.

Concerns About Vaccine Allocation

In the recording, Massie expresses worry that continuing to encourage people with natural immunity to get the vaccine, which was in short supply, could prevent others who were at greater risk from Covid from having access to the vaccine. During a call with CDC’s Washington D.C. Director Anstis Brand, Massie questioned the refusal to correct something that was factually and provably wrong. He expressed concern about the potential misallocation of the vaccine.

Pushing Vaccination Despite Natural Immunity

In another call with the CDC’s Dr. Sara Oliver, Massie highlighted the error in the study that falsely claims that the vaccine is efficacious for those with prior infection. He requested a correction. Dr. Oliver acknowledged that Massie was correct but maintained that the CDC still recommended that previously infected individuals get the vaccine. Massie’s recorded calls with CDC officials clearly demonstrate that the agency was advocating for vaccination even for those who likely didn’t need it due to natural immunity.

Driven by an Agenda?

These revelations seem to support those who have expressed concerns that U.S health officials were being driven by an agenda to promote vaccines rather than by honest science.

Bottom Line

This report raises serious questions about the integrity of health officials and the information they provide to the public. It suggests that the CDC may have prioritized promoting vaccines over providing accurate information about their efficacy, especially for those who have already contracted the virus. What are your thoughts on these allegations? Do you think the CDC was misleading the public, or is there another side to this story? Share this article with your friends and let us know your thoughts. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.