Republican senators have released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s former government phone, including discussions about the safety of the Covid vaccine during pregnancy. The texts were released as part of an investigation into Fauci’s leadership and actions during the pandemic.
Covid Vaccine and Pregnancy
In one exchange, Dr. Vivek Murthy asked Fauci about potential risks to pregnant individuals. Fauci responded that there was no data to suggest vaccinating early versus later in pregnancy would be preferred, but noted that a cytokine storm and fever after the second dose could theoretically be associated with miscarriage in the first trimester.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, then-director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agreed with Fauci’s assessment. The CDC later recommended that pregnant individuals receive the vaccine, citing data that showed no increased risks of miscarriage or other safety concerns.
Investigation and Release of Texts
The text messages were released by Sens. Ron Johnson and Rand Paul, who are investigating Fauci’s actions during the pandemic. The senators’ staff are reviewing the remaining text messages and plan to release them publicly as soon as possible.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
