Reference:
Neil, M., Fenton, N., Smalley, J., Craig, C., Guetzkow, J., McLachlan, S., Engler, J., & Rose, J. (2021). Latest statistics on England mortality data suggest systematic mis-categorisation of vaccine status and uncertain effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccination. ResearchGate. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14176.20483
Summary:
This article scrutinises England’s Covid-19 mortality data, revealing potential systematic mis-categorisation of vaccination status. While initial findings imply that vaccinated individuals exhibit lower all-cause mortality rates, deeper analysis uncovers inconsistencies and anomalies, raising doubts about the reliability of this data. The authors argue that socio-demographic and behavioural differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated groups do not convincingly explain these discrepancies. They suggest that miscategorisation, delayed vaccination reporting, and underestimation of unvaccinated populations may account for the observed patterns. Ultimately, the authors contend that these flaws in data collection undermine claims of vaccine effectiveness, particularly in terms of reducing all-cause mortality. They call for a reconsideration of how vaccination status is recorded and assessed to ensure accurate public health conclusions.