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CDC pressed to proof of the statement: “COVID-19 ranks as one of the top 10 causes of death for children ages 5 though 11 years.”

It then admits it hasn’t analyzed its own data and cannot provide any.

icandecide.org/ican_press/cdc…
Coincidentally, CDC removed tens of thousands of deaths linked to COVID-19, including 416 (or 24%) of the pediatric deaths, on its data tracker website. "An adjustment involving the removal of 72,277 deaths. An error in CDC’s algorithm led to misclassifying deaths"
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Today, I'm making an official request to the general public for stories and research on #HealthMisinformation. This includes a public call to tech companies to transparently share what they know about the impact of misinfo on their platforms. To succeed, we need YOUR help. 1/7
When YOU respond to this request by sharing your personal story, you’re providing key evidence about the reach and influence of #HealthMisinformation. Your experience also helps prove why it’s so crucial for tech companies to publicly share the research they have. 2/7
Over the last 2 yrs, #HealthMisinformation has led people to decline #COVID19 vaccines, reject public health measures, and use unproven treatments. We know health misinfo has been harmful to individuals and communities, and we know it can spread far and wide with ease. 3/7
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