Florida surgeon general misrepresents state vaccine study

A Florida analysis found higher mortality risk with Pfizer than Moderna, but does not establish the Pfizer vaccine was dangerous or caused deaths, contrary to suggestions by the state's surgeon general and online vaccine misinformation purveyors.

Fact Check · 1 source · November 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

A new analysis of Florida data found a higher risk of mortality in those receiving the Pfizer versus the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the year after a first dose. According to FactCheck.org, the study does not establish that the Pfizer vaccine was dangerous or caused deaths. That conclusion is contrary to suggestions made by Florida's surgeon general and claims spread by online purveyors of vaccine misinformation.

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