One of the biggest barriers to understanding vaccine-risk is the unavoidable medical language used in VAERS. Take this, for example:
Who can quickly and easily understand what actually happened to the mom and her unborn baby soon after vaccination?
I asked VaxBot to translate it for me. Here is what happened after a pregnant woman was given both Tdap and the RSV vaccines:
A report was made to a vaccine monitoring system about a newborn who experienced serious health problems after their mother received two vaccines during pregnancy: the RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) and the Tdap vaccine (Boostrix) on February 23, 2024. The mother had no reported health issues except for a history of polycystic ovarian syndrome and a sulfa allergy.
The baby was born early, weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces. After birth, the baby experienced:
- Brain bleeds
- Seizures
- Hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain)
- Brain damage
- Possible Cerebral Palsy
The baby required intense medical care, including:
- A shunt to drain fluid from the brain
- MRI scans, CT scans, and ultrasounds
- Seizure medication
- Regular visits to a neurologist and annual MRIs
- Occupational therapy to help with development
The mother reported that her water broke early without contractions, and she was concerned about the possibility of preterm labor due to the RSV vaccine. The baby's long-term condition is still being monitored.
See the original VAERS report here.
