A significant alarm has been raised by a dozen former FDA commissioners regarding newly proposed plans by current FDA officials to tighten vaccine approval processes. The proposals include claims linking COVID-19 vaccines to the deaths of 10 children, which many experts have contested due to a lack of substantial evidence. Former leaders of the FDA and CDC warn that these measures could undermine vaccine development and access, ultimately jeopardizing public health responses to infectious diseases. The leaked memo from vaccine chief Vinay Prasad has sparked debate over transparency and data reliability, with industry experts expressing concerns over potential negative impacts on vaccine stocks.