#1: Adult risk of death from COVID-19 is minimal
- As of December 25, 2021, there have been an estimated 728,850 COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in U.S. adults ages 18-49 out of a total population of 138.2 million—that’s 0.5%. And an estimated 1.8 million COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in adults ages 50+ out of a total population of 118.5 million—that’s 1.5%. There have also been 44,389 deaths in adults aged 18-49 (a mortality rate of 0.03%) and 648,677 deaths in adults 50+ (a mortality rate of 0.5%) attributed to COVID-19. More adults die each year from heart disease and cancer.
#2: Vaccinating adults does not prevent them from spreading the virus
- The CDC released a study in July 2021 that confirmed that vaccinated people can become infected and transmit the COVID-19 virus to others.
- The United Kingdom is reporting that the majority of their new COVID-19 cases are in the fully vaccinated (see page 35).
#3: COVID-19 vaccination carries the risk of injury and death
- The government’s Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) has received 21,002 reports of death from COVID-19 vaccination as of December 24, 2021. While these deaths are not verified, this is of immediate concern since the most deaths reported in a single year across all other vaccines was only 605. In addition, VAERS has received reports of 10,640 heart attacks, 3,435 miscarriages, and 36,492 severe allergic reactions.
- The CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force cited 545 cases of myocarditis/pericarditis (heart inflammation that can cause permanent damage) in males ages 18-49 years that had been reported to VAERS, compared to no more than 143 cases expected for that age group—that’s a 4 times increase in risk.
#4: The vaccines are experimental and long-term side-effects are unknown
- Because they are so new, it is not possible to know how the COVID-19 vaccines may affect human health in the long run. No studies have yet been done on toxicity, carcinogenicity, fetal and reproductive risks, or other important aspects of safety.
#5: Manufacturers are not liable for injuries caused by COVID-19 vaccines
- All vaccines authorized as a countermeasure against COVID-19 are shielded from liability under the PREP Act. If you are injured or killed by a COVID-19 vaccine, you cannot sue—and the government will not pay for your medical care. Your only recourse is the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). The program has compensated less than 4% of petitioners to date.
