Children's Health Defense v. FDA

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Case Number:

23-50167

Court:

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

2899 Other Statutes

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  1. January 24, 2024

    Elmo Can't Save Parents' COVID-19 Vax Suit, 5th Circ. Says

    The Fifth Circuit on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of a suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over its approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children, rejecting claims it could lead to kids getting vaccinated without consent and that a video showing Elmo of "Sesame Street" receiving the shot proved opponents of the vaccine were harmed by the media.

  2. January 10, 2024

    FDA Tells 5th Circ. To Toss Suit Over Kids' COVID-19 Shots

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration urged a Fifth Circuit panel Wednesday to affirm the dismissal of a nonprofit's lawsuit over the agency's authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for kids, telling the court the group isn't injured because the approval doesn't compel inoculation.