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The Pharmacovigilance Department of the State Expert Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine publishes an analysis of adverse events following immunization against Covid-19 for the period from 24.02.21 to 28.03.21

29.03.2021 Updated 22.10.2021 3445 views

Analysis of adverse events following immunization against Covid-19

During the first month of vaccination, the Center received 689 report forms on adverse events following immunization (AEFI). The AEFI rate after almost 200 thousand administered doses of Covishield was 0,35%. The vast majority of cases (92, 8%) were non-serious adverse reactions.

Common manifestations include:

  • administration site disorders (65,73%);
  • musculoskeletal disorders (12,98%);
  • neurological disorders (11,96%).

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Visualization: adverse events following immunization in the period from 24.02.21 to 28.03.21