By The Global Vaccine Data Network (GVDN) recently conducted a comprehensive evaluation of 13 neurological, blood, and heart-related medical conditions to determine if there is an increased risk following COVID-19 vaccination. The research, hosted at the University of Auckland, is part of the Global COVID Vaccine Safety Project. The experts analysed a vast dataset covering 99 million individuals across eight countries. Overall, the data encompassed more than 23 million person-years of follow-up.
The study found that there is a small increased risk of some conditions following COVID-19 vaccination, including myocarditis, blood clots, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. However, the researchers emphasized that these risks are very rare and that the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks. For example, the risk of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination is about 1 in 5,000, while the risk of myocarditis after COVID-19 infection is about 1 in 100.
No vaccine is 100% safe
The study’s findings are important because they provide reassurance about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. However, it is important to remember that no vaccine is 100% safe, and there is always a small risk of side effects. If you are concerned about the risks of COVID-19 vaccination, you should talk to your doctor.
The study was published in the journal Vaccine on October 26, 2023. The lead author is Dr. Kristýna Faksová, from the Department of Epidemiology Research at Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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