A recent survey of nearly 150,000 people shows no new safety concerns have been identified for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with reported reactions similar to those seen in clinical trials of the vaccine.
The Ministry of Health’s Post Vaccine Symptom Check survey results also show a similar number of people reported a reaction after receiving their Pfizer COVID-19 second dose and booster dose, says National Immunisation Programme Group Manager Post Event, Dr Tim Hanlon. “Over 58,000 or 40% of those surveyed, reported they experienced at least one adverse event/reaction to the vaccines.
Whereas 60% reported they did not experience an adverse event. “The most frequently reported adverse events were injection site reactions, headache, muscle and body aches, joint pain, and chills.