Dr. Raphael Lataster's Urgent Call to Reexamine COVID-19 Narratives
Dr. Raphael Lataster's May 2025 peer-reviewed critique in the Journal of Independent Medicine boldly challenges the Watson et al. (2022) study, which claimed COVID-19 vaccines saved over 14 million lives. As a former pharmacist and misinformation researcher who won legal battles against vaccine mandates, Lataster exposes flaws in modeling and data use, making it essential to revisit our understanding of COVID-19. Backed by figures like Senator Ron Johnson and the McCullough Foundation, his work inspires transparent, evidence-based science, amplifying independent voices in global health discussions.
Flawed models underpin the need for reexamination. Watson et al.'s reliance on static vaccine effectiveness ignores waning protection and potential negative efficacy, where vaccines may increase infection risks. The "garbage in, garbage out" principle applies, as unjustified infection fatality rates (IFRs) and omitted variables, like post-Omicron death overcounts, inflate benefits. Real-world data from Our World in Data show rising deaths in 2021 despite vaccination, contradicting claims. Studies, including one across 37 countries, link higher mortality to vaccinated groups, highlighting model disconnects.
Data misuse further demands scrutiny. Miscounting partially vaccinated as unvaccinated inflates efficacy by 48-65%, while trials show no mortality benefit but increased adverse events like myocarditis, often ignored. Excess mortality was wrongly attributed solely to COVID, overlooking vaccine impacts, with data gaps (e.g., excluding China) and non-academic sources adding uncertainty. Conflicts tied to vaccine manufacturers, WHO, and Neil Ferguson suggest bias, as pharma influences journals.
Revisiting ensures robust science, preventing misguided policies. Lataster’s call for conservative estimates and independent research offers a path forward. FDA insights and supportive studies reinforce this urgency. Sharing his critique fosters collaboration, restoring trust and advancing health policy.
