Reference:
Neil, M., Fenton, N., Smalley, J., Craig, C. E. H., Guetzkow, J., McLachlan, S., Engler, J., Russell, D., & Rose, J. (2022). Official mortality data for England suggest systematic miscategorisation of vaccine status and uncertain effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccination. Preprint. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28055.09124
Summary:
The article critiques UK official mortality data regarding Covid-19 vaccination effectiveness, highlighting systematic miscategorisation of vaccine status that skews results. Initial observations suggest lower mortality rates in vaccinated individuals compared to unvaccinated, yet deeper analysis reveals inconsistencies. Factors such as selection bias, delayed vaccination reporting, and incorrect population denominators contribute to misleading conclusions about vaccine efficacy. Notably, mortality rates among vaccinated individuals fluctuate abnormally, prompting concerns over data reliability. The authors argue that the anomalies cannot be attributed to socio-demographic differences, suggesting instead a need for improved data accuracy and transparency in reporting methodologies to ensure valid assessments of vaccination impacts on mortality.