Reference:
Edeling, H. J. (2022). CDC employees struggle to get research published because its findings counter public health dogma. ICAN Legal Update. Retrieved from https://icandecide.org/press-release/cdc-employees-struggle-to-get-research-published-because-its-findings-counter-public-health-dogma/
Summary:
The article reveals the difficulties faced by CDC employees in publishing research that contradicts established public health narratives. A study demonstrating that vaccinated individuals could still spread SARS-CoV-2 was submitted for publication but rejected by multiple journals, including Nature Medicine and the CDC’s own MMWR. Despite the study’s significant implications for public health policy, which suggested that vaccinated individuals should also mask and test, the research was overlooked. Authors expressed frustration with the CDC’s clearance policies and the reluctance of journals to publish potentially controversial findings. The article raises questions about the integrity of the research publication process and the implications of disregarding valid scientific data in public health decision-making. It critiques the current state of research dissemination, noting that crucial studies may remain unpublished due to fear of backlash, ultimately impacting public health measures during the pandemic.