(WXYZ) – There have been reports of a third serious reaction to the Pfizer vaccine – this time in Alaska.
It is unclear whether or not this person had a history of allergic reactions before receiving the first dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. All we know at the moment is that yesterday a health worker had a severe allergic reaction. And they remain hospitalized for observation and are currently in stable condition.
So while we wait to hear more information, now is a good time to talk to your GP if you have any allergies. To find out if there is any ingredient in this particular vaccine that may have an adverse reaction.
Unfortunately, I can’t say for sure if people from high-risk groups can be vaccinated soon. We have just started and at the moment there is a very limited offer.
The White House has said they can immunize 20 million in December, 30 million in January and 50 million in February. It’s a good start now, but those doses are spread all over the United States. And here in Michigan, our first batch contains just over 84,000 doses. And these will go first to hospitals and public health departments. Because the CDC and ACIP, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, have recommended a four-phase launch.
Phase 1A includes health workers and residents in residences. Phase 1B includes workers in essential and critical industries. And after that, is phase 1C, where it is recommended to vaccinate people at high risk of developing severe COVID-19.
Michigan now plans to follow those recommendations. But it was pointed out that some phases can begin even when others have not yet been completed. This opens the door for some people to get vaccinated a little earlier than others who might be at an earlier stage.
I love talking about self-defense and being what I call your own health hero; you become your own health hero when you make your health the first priority. So yeah, it can’t hurt to try to defend vaccination soon.
You can talk to your doctor to make sure your electronic health records are up-to-date and that any underlying medical conditions you may have are included. You can also discuss which category you belong to and how you can get vaccinated quickly once the vaccine is available for that group.
But remember, the logistics of all this are still being worked out. So be patient, as it may be a while before doctors, like me, have detailed answers.
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