Saying it’s safe is the real issue. If he were being completely honest, the reality is the long term effects aren’t known and it does carry immediate risks, too. He’s both relying on what he’s been told and supporting his decision to fast track this gene therapy.

It’s safe, but it can kill you. Those two are at odds with each other and require extreme caution when endorsing a product. Another aspect is the risk. The person getting the shot is taking all the risk with zero liability falling upon the pharmaceutical companies nor the FDA. This is another reality that they gloss over or don’t even mention at all.