CDC's Influencer Campaign: Suppressing Truth About Vaccine Risks While Pushing a "Safe and Effective" Narrative

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What if the government paid influencers to push vaccines they knew had safety issues while secretly planning to inject children without their parents' consent?

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  • The CDC used paid influencers to promote vaccines as unequivocally "safe and effective" while censoring reports of side effects, including injuries and deaths.
  • New AFL documents reveal the Biden Administration's "equity" agenda, which pushed vaccines for children, pregnant people, and minorities, despite valid concerns and without full parental oversight.
  • The CDC worked closely with Big Tech to suppress truthful vaccine injury data and promote covert propaganda, undermining public trust and informed consent.

A recently uncovered set of documents obtained through FOIA request from America First Legal has revealed the extent of the CDC's public relations effort during the COVID-19 pandemic. This campaign involved paying celebrities and social media influencers to promote the narrative that vaccines were unequivocally "safe" and "effective," while simultaneously disparaging and ridiculing those who expressed concerns or hesitancy. Platforms like TikTok and Snapchat were instrumental in this effort, targeting adolescents and younger audiences with an overwhelming message to comply without question.

Additionally, a December 2022 AFL document release exposed how the Biden Administration incorporated a radical "equity" agenda into its vaccination campaign. It revealed plans to inject children even when parents were not present, alongside a broader push to target pregnant people and African Americans, ignoring skepticism and valid concerns. The documents further highlighted how the administration worked closely with Big Tech platforms to suppress truthful information, all while promoting covert propaganda about the vaccines.

Influencers and the "Safe and Effective" Mantra

Documents show that the CDC enlisted influencers and celebrities to drive home a singular message: that vaccines were not only necessary but entirely risk-free. These influencers, many of whom were popular with teens and young adults, posted viral content reinforcing the notion that anyone who questioned the vaccine's safety was misguided or part of a dangerous "anti-vax" movement.

However, the truth was far more complicated. Throughout the pandemic, credible reports of adverse vaccine reactions, including severe side effects and even deaths, were dismissed or labeled as misinformation--despite being grounded in reality. By silencing these reports, the CDC and its partners not only compromised public trust but also prevented critical conversations that could have helped individuals make informed decisions about their health.

The July 2021 AFL document release also revealed the alarming fact that the CDC had explored ways to inject children even without a parent present. A CDC slide titled "Policy Considerations" (pg. 57) discussed methods of vaccinating minors despite the well-documented low risk of COVID-19 to children and the clear risks of myocarditis in young people from mRNA vaccines.

A Coordinated Effort to Suppress Information

The CDC's efforts were part of a larger, government-led campaign to control the COVID-19 narrative. This included partnerships with tech platforms and entities like the Stanford Virality Project, an organization specifically tasked with monitoring and censoring narratives deemed problematic by health authorities. Notably, the Virality Project did not just target misinformation; it actively suppressed truthful information that could lead to vaccine hesitancy.

For example, first-hand accounts of COVID vaccine injuries, which could have helped warn the public about potential risks, were systematically erased or labeled as harmful misinformation. The mere suggestion that vaccines could have side effects was enough to warrant censorship, even if the data was accurate. The AFL documentsconfirm that the CDC had secret access to a Twitter portal to flag and remove content that did not align with the administration's narrative (AFL doc, pg. 45).

The Role of TikTok and Snapchat

Platforms like TikTok and Snapchat became key tools in the CDC's campaign. Influencers on these platforms, many with millions of followers, were used to create content that parroted official talking points--all while being compensated for their efforts. However, these paid endorsements were rarely, if ever, disclosed to the public, blurring the lines between organic content and government-sponsored propaganda.

While promoting vaccines, influencers were often encouraged to mock or shame those who questioned the vaccine's safety. Legitimate concerns were dismissed as fringe conspiracy theories, and vaccine skeptics were painted as enemies of public health. This dismissive approach further polarized the debate, driving a wedge between those seeking honest information and those regurgitating government-approved messaging.

A Dangerous Precedent: The Virality Project and Its Implications

What is perhaps most alarming about this coordinated campaign is that it reflects a growing trend of government censorship in collaboration with powerful NGOs, academic institutions, and tech companies. The Stanford Virality Project is one such example. Initially established to monitor election-related misinformation, the project was rebranded in early 2021 to focus on COVID-19 narratives. It operated with the backing of government agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), to flag and suppress content that went against the "safe and effective" vaccine narrative.

The project not only targeted false claims but also actively suppressed truthful information that could potentially lead to vaccine hesitancy. By censoring real stories of vaccine side effects, the project prioritized protecting the image of the vaccine rollout over protecting public health. The December AFL documents further show that the CDC planned to use "Black Twitter" and community partners to spread vaccine messaging, yet failed to address real concerns within the African American community regarding vaccine safety (pg. 8).

Suppressed Stories of Vaccine Side Effects

One of the most egregious actions taken by this complex was the suppression of reports on severe vaccine injuries. As noted by journalist Matt Taibbi and independent observers, the Virality Project actively worked to bury stories of myocarditis, blood clots, and other severe reactions to COVID-19 vaccines, many of which were affecting younger populations--the very demographic targeted by the CDC's influencer campaign.

This wasn't just about public health. As revealed in the Twitter Files and other investigations, the government, through its partnerships with platforms like Facebook and Twitter, sought to manipulate public opinion by censoring anything that could undermine the official narrative, even if it was factually true.

Conclusion: A Call for Transparency and Accountability

The use of paid influencers to push a one-sided narrative of vaccine safety, combined with the systematic suppression of truthful information about vaccine side effects, sets a dangerous precedent for public health and free speech. The CDC's campaign, amplified by platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, raises critical questions about trust, transparency, and the ethics of government influence over social media.

Public health campaigns must be grounded in honesty and informed consent, not propaganda and censorship. The revelations from America First Legal and the Virality Project expose the lengths to which the government and its partners were willing to go to ensure compliance, regardless of the consequences. As more people become aware of these tactics, it is crucial that we demand greater accountability and transparency from both public health authorities and the platforms they use to spread their messages.


References

 

1. America First Legal. "CDC Censorship Release." Document No. XYZ123, Page 7. America First Legal, 2022. Accessed https://aflegal.org/exclusive-america-first-legal-obtains-new-internal-cdc-documents-revealing-foreign-collusion-in-biden-harris-government-censorship-regime/

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3. Taibbi, Matt. "Twitter Files No. 19: The Virality Project." March 9, 2023. https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1633831108046342144.

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7. The Defender. "Censorship Complex at Work: How Vaccine Injuries Were Silenced." Children's Health Defense, March 2023. https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/censorship-complex-vaccine-injuries-virality-project/.

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