Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced a civil lawsuit against Pfizer for misleading marketing of its COVID-19 vaccine. Key points include:
- Pfizer allegedly made false claims about vaccine safety for pregnant women, heart conditions, effectiveness against variants, and transmission prevention.
- The lawsuit cites Pfizer's attempts to censor criticism and avoid government oversight.
- By February 2024, Pfizer delivered over 3.3 million vaccine doses in Kansas, accounting for 60% of all doses in the state.
Statistics:
• 458 pregnant women reported receiving the vaccine, with over 50% experiencing adverse events
• More than 10% of pregnant recipients reported miscarriages
• Pfizer's vaccine was effective less than 50% of the time against variants
• 3.3 million Pfizer vaccine doses delivered in Kansas by February 2024
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced a civil lawsuit against Pfizer