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US military doctor investigates links between COVID-19 vaccines and service member deaths
Dr. Theresa Long, a military physician, testified in a Virginia federal court that she is collaborating with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to investigate potential links between COVID-19 vaccines and the deaths of U.S. service members.
Long is currently reviewing 2,544 unverified deaths reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) among military personnel. She intends to complete her research into these potential vaccine-related health complications within one year.
The investigation follows a January 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump to reinstate service members who were previously discharged due to Biden-era COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Secretary Hegseth has expressed a commitment to correcting what he describes as injustices from the previous administration and has moved to end the universal flu vaccine mandate.
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Department of Health and Human Services · Department of War · Joe Biden · Pentagon · Pete Hegseth · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · Theresa Long
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Dr. Theresa Long is working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth to investigate links between COVID-19 vaccines and service member deaths. almanartv.com.lb · americanfaith.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated the Department of War aims to correct injustices from the Biden administration. americanfaith.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dr. Long aims to complete her research regarding potential vaccine-related health complications within one year. americanfaith.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January 2025 to reinstate service members discharged due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. dailycallernewsfoundation.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are 2,544 unverified deaths among service members recorded in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). americanfaith.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org