Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) of COVISHIELD vaccination among healthcare workers in Ghana

Conclusion
The results of our study indicate a high incidence of non-serious AEFI and the rare occurrence of serious AEFI after COVISHIELD vaccination in healthcare workers. The rate of AEFI was higher after the first dose than after the second dose. Sex, age, previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, allergies and comorbidity were not significantly associated with the onset and duration of AEFI.

Source: BMJ Open - June 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Marfoh, K., Samba, A., Okyere, E., Acheampong, F., Owusu, E., Darko, D. N. A., Zakariah, J., Mensa, H., Aidoo, E., Mohammed, Y. Tags: Open access, Immunology (including allergy), COVID-19 Source Type: research