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In 1976, an “emergency” swine flu vaccination campaign was launched despite warnings from the FDA’s own influenza expert, Dr. J. Anthony Morris, that it was unnecessary and dangerous. Many were severely injured. Here, 60 Minutes investigates what happened. Sadly, we've had patients who were permanently injured by that vaccine. For them, this history never ended. As I've studied these disasters, I've repeatedly encountered the same pattern: • Scientists raise safety concerns. • Their warnings are ignored. • The public is assured the product is “safe and effective.” • Injured patients struggle to be heard. • Accountability comes late, if at all. • People forget, and the cycle begins again. Understanding this history is essential to recognizing the warning signs when they appear again. In this thread, I revisit the forgotten vaccine disasters, manufacturing failures, and regulatory decisions that shaped the system we have today. 🧵