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Professor Saulius Čaplinskas, an expert in infectious diseases, answered the most frequently asked questions about the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine based on information provided by the World Health Organization and the European Medicines Agency.
What are the most common side effects of AstraZeneca (seen in more than 1 patient in 10)?
Based on clinical trials, injection site sensitivity was 63.7%, injection site pain was 54.2%, fatigue was 53.1%, headache was 52.6% and discomfort was 44.2%. Muscle pain – 44%, mild fever – 33.6%, chills – 31.9%, joint pain – 26.4%, nausea – 21.9%, severe fever (above 38 degrees) – 7.9 percent.
When are AstraZeneca side effects most common?
After the first dose of vaccine. After the second dose, the reactions were milder and less frequent. Most of the adverse reactions were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within a few days. For those over 65 years of age In the elderly, reactions to the vaccine were weaker and less frequent.
How effective is AstraZeneca?
According to research, it reaches 62.6% if two doses are administered (protects against a severe form of the disease). Protection against coronavirus is said to occur 14 days after the second vaccination.
How long does AstraZeneca give immunity?
Still not known.
If there was no reaction after vaccination, did immunity develop?
Not necessarily, but it may be because each organism responds to the vaccine individually.
Does the vaccine stop the spread of the virus?
Unclear.
Are there any age restrictions for receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Yes. Vaccinated over 18 years of age. elderly. Vaccination of patients older than 65 years was not recommended initially. age, but later, as more data became available, the last age restriction was removed.
Can AstraZeneca be given to children?
The safety and efficacy of the vaccine in children and adolescents have not yet been studied. Data not available.
Can pregnant women get vaccinated with AstraZeneca?
There is not enough data. What are the effects of the vaccine on fertility? Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to fetal development. The investigations will continue.
Can AstonZeneca be reinfected with coronavirus after vaccination?
Yes.
Is chimpanzee adenovirus used to make the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Yes.
Why has the AstraZeneca (single series) vaccine been discontinued in some countries?
Precautions have been taken due to the risk of blood clots (thromboembolism) after this vaccine. However, until now, a causal relationship between the vaccine and clot formation (risk of thromboembolism) has not been established. The investigation is ongoing.
AstraZeneca reported that a careful review of all available safety data on more than 17 million people vaccinated with COVID-19 in the EU and UK did not reveal any increased risk of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or thrombocytopenia associated with vaccine.
If there are side effects after the first dose of AstraZeneca, can another vaccine be given?
No, You can not.
It is recalled that last week, several European countries, including Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Bulgaria, stopped using AstraZeneca for fear that one of its side effects was the formation of blood clots.
The World Health Organization has previously announced that its Advisory Committee on Vaccines is reviewing safety data. However, the WHO stressed that there is currently no causal link between this vaccine and clots.
AstraZeneca states that their vaccine is safe.
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