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Should we get the vaccine?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on January 6 that vaccine values outweigh the risks of coronavirus infection and recommended that people receive the vaccine.
How often does an allergic response occur?
In the United States, 1,893,360 people took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines between December 14 and 23. As of January 6, 21 people experienced severe allergic responses, called anaphylaxis. This translates into a rate of 11 cases per million vaccinations.
The rate of anaphylactic shock for the vaccine is about ten times higher than that for the flu vaccine. But the CDC notes that it is still very rare for the COVID-19 vaccine to produce these side effects and is a very safe vaccine.
The CDC also notes that data collection is still in its early stages, which limits the comparison of risks with other vaccines.
Who is likely to experience anaphylaxis?
CDC figures show that 17 out of 21 people who developed an anaphylaxis symptom had a documented history of allergies or allergic reactions, including drugs or medical products, food, and insect bites.
Allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine became evident within 15 minutes for 71% of those affected, with 14% showing signs within 15 to 30 minutes and 14% taking more than 30 minutes. minutes.
Did people recover from allergic responses?
Some of the 21 people were hospitalized. The 20 patients whose progress was followed recovered or were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
Should people with allergies rethink the vaccine?
The CDC advises that it be an unnecessary precaution for people allergic to food, animals, or other substances to avoid the vaccine.
It is recommended that people who have experienced symptoms after vaccinations or injections in the past stay at the vaccination sites to monitor their condition for at least 30 minutes. All other people must be monitored for at least 15 minutes.
For more information, visit the following websites:
– A CDC report published on January 6, 2021.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7002e1-H.pdf
– Transcript of CDC press release of January 6, 2021.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/t0106-cdc-update-covid-19.html
– COVID-19 vaccines and allergic reactions (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/allergic-reaction.html
This information is accurate as of January 26th.
