In September 2020, medical and public health experts wrote to the FDA
Commissioner to express concern about political influence on FDA’s COVID-19 vaccine
decision-making, saying it could potentially compromise scientific integrity and public trust. The
open letter called on Commissioner Hahn to ensure vaccine approvals remain independent,
transparent, data-driven, and free from partisan pressure, urging actions like consulting with
other scientific bodies before issuing emergency authorizations.
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NCHR’s Public Comments on the FDA’s Draft Guidance Regarding the Development of Anti-Infective Drug Products for the Pediatric Population
August 31, 2020: We have several recommendations regarding the FDA’s draft guidance regarding the development of anti-infective drugs for the pediatric population.
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August 13, 2020: We support many of the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. However, we also have some concerns.
Read More »NCHR joins Nonprofits in asking FDA to only allow Covid vaccine distribution after phase 3 trials completed
August 10, 2020. Experts urge that COVID-19 vaccines are made widely available only after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been able to evaluate safety and efficacy data from completed Phase 3 clinical trials.
Read More »NCHR joins Nonprofits in criticizing White House blocking CDC from sharing Covid-19 data
July 23, 2020. Nonprofit coalition asks Sec. Azar to rescind guidance to stop reporting coronavirus data to CDC and send it only to HHS.
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