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4,400 adverse events reported in US after receiving Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Nearly 4,400 adverse events were reported after people received the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in the US, with 21 cases determined to be anaphylaxis, according to CDC.

By: Satata Karmakar   | | Published: January 7, 2021 11:50 am
Tags: Coronavirus Vaccine  coronavirus vaccine in India  Pfizer  Pfizer-BioNTech  
4,400 adverse events reported after receiving Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
4,400 adverse events reported after receiving Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Nearly 4,400 adverse events were reported after people received the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in the US, with 21 cases determined to be anaphylaxis, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also Read - Don’t expect to get rid of coronavirus by 2021: WHO warns of continued Covid-19 transmission

The US Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on December 11, 2020, administered as two doses separated by 21 days, reports Xinhua news agency. Also Read - Coronavirus vaccine: This nasal spray can block the virus for upto 2 days



As of December 23, 2020, a total of 1,893,360 first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in the US, according to the CDC report. Also Read - To vaccinate or not? Medical expert clears the air around Covid-19 vaccines

Reports of 4,393 adverse events had been submitted to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System in the country.

Possible Cases Of Severe Allergic Reactions

Among those, 175 case reports were identified for further review as possible cases of a severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis.

Twenty-one cases were determined to be anaphylaxis, including 17 in persons with a documented history of allergies or allergic reactions, seven of whom had a history of anaphylaxis, according to the CDC.

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that does occur rarely after vaccination, with onset typically within minutes to hours, said the CDC.

Locations administering Covid-19 vaccines should adhere to CDC guidance for use of the jabs, including screening recipients for contraindications and precautions, having the necessary supplies available to manage anaphylaxis, implementing the recommended post-vaccination observation periods, and immediately treating suspected cases of anaphylaxis with an intramuscular injection of epinephrine, said the CDC.

WHO Suggests 21-28 Day Gap Between 2 Pfizer Doses

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said that Covid-19 patients should be given two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine within a period of 21-28 days.

The FDA warned that there was a “potential for harm” if people believed they were protected against Covid-19 by the first dose of Pfizer’s vaccine for longer than available data demonstrate.

What Are Some Side Effects Of Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine?

Typical side effects may include swelling or pain at the point of injection, tiredness, fever or headache, as well as muscular or joint pain. The incidence of fever has so far been found to be higher after the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

How Concerned Should We Be About The Side Effects Of Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine?

There is a remote chance the vaccine could cause an allergic reaction in some people within an hour of receiving the shot, the FDA says. But such reactions are likely to be mild and not life-threatening.

How Effective Is The Vaccine, And Is It Well-Tolerated By People Who Have Received It?

In Pfizer’s large clinical trial, the two doses of the vaccine were shown to be 95% effective at preventing COVID-19 cases, according to results published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

The clinical data also suggest the vaccine may prevent COVID-19 after just the first dose alone — with a 52% efficacy rate.

Published : January 7, 2021 11:50 am
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