The Energy Department's conclusion is significant because of its scientific expertise and its oversight of several national laboratories that conduct advanced biological research.
The US government's Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program has approved 19 COVID-19 vaccine injury claims, but none of the injured individuals have yet received compensation, leading to criticism from lawyers representing claimants.
"We found a 1200-fold increase in severe menstrual abnormalities, a 57-fold increase in miscarriage, a 38-fold increase in fetal death or stillbirth rates," says Dr. Thorp.