Update on side effects from common vaccines

These are very transient, and occur a day or two days after the vaccine. They then resolve quickly. As of June 12, , more than 2. Goepfert says that, between December and June, we began to see the more-rare side effects that do not show up until millions of people have gotten the vaccine. About one in , people receiving the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine have experienced a clotting disorder known as thrombotic thrombocytopenia, including 79 cases among more than 20 million people receiving this vaccine in the United Kingdom, and 19 deaths.

That is about one in a million, or possibly higher rates in some populations; but again, all of these occur no more than a month after the vaccination. On July 12, , the FDA announced that in rare cases reports out of The cases were mostly reported two weeks after injection and mostly in men age 50 and older. Any risk is frightening, especially for a parent. Early indications are that Delta infections bring more severe side effects than other forms of COVID, but that vaccines are still protective against Delta.

That is the most troubling unknown for me. Even as cases, hospitalizations and deaths have declined significantly in Alabama since January, there are still nearly new COVID cases diagnosed and nearly 10 deaths reported statewide per day as of mid-June. Found the story interesting? Like us on Facebook to see similar stories. I'm already a fan, don't show this again. Send MSN Feedback. How can we improve?

Please give an overall site rating:. Privacy Statement. Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window. This disorder is most often reported about two weeks after vaccination, mostly in men.

Many of the men are ages 50 and older. Seek immediate medical care if you have weakness or tingling sensations, difficulty walking, difficulty with facial movements, double vision, and difficulty with bladder control. COVID side effects. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. By Mayo Clinic Staff December 21, VAERS accepts reports of any adverse event following vaccination.

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