Study: COVID Vaccines Linked to Small Rise in Heart, Brain, Blood Disorders
OAN’s James Meyers
8:48 AM – Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The largest vaccine study to date reveals that COVID vaccines administered by companies like Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca have been associated with rare occurrences of heart, brain, and blood disorders.
The study, conducted by the Global Vaccine Data Network, analyzed 99 million people who received the vaccine in eight different countries and monitored for increases in 13 medical conditions, according to Bloomberg News.
Published in the journal Vaccine last week, the study showed a slight rise in neurological, blood, and heart-related medical conditions linked to the vaccines.
Recent cases of myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle, were found in individuals who received Pfizer-BioNTech’s and Moderna’s mRNA vaccines.
Furthermore, pericarditis, inflammation of the cardiac muscle, had a 6.9-fold increased risk in those who received a third dose of AstraZeneca’s vector shot, according to the study.
Viral-vector shots, such as the one created by the University of Oxford and manufactured by AstraZeneca, also showed an increased risk of blood clots in the brain, as reported by Bloomberg.
Additionally, the Moderna vaccine was associated with a 3.8 times greater risk of developing the neurological disorder acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM).
Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, 13.5 billion COVID vaccines have been administered, according to Our World in Data.
“The size of the population in this study increased the possibility of identifying rare potential vaccine safety signals,” said lead author Kristýna Faksová of the Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut in Denmark.
However, despite these findings, vaccine experts who were not involved in the study still argue that the benefits of the vaccines outweigh the risks.
“The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice,” stated Jacob Glanville, CEO of biotech company Centivaix, in an interview with Forbes.
Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, also shares the same perspective.
“The massive study and review of the data reveals some rare associations between the mRNA vaccines and myocarditis, especially after the second shot, as well as an association between the Oxford AstraZeneca adenovirus vector vaccines and Guillain-Barre syndrome,” Siegel, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.
“But these risks are rare, and other studies show that the vaccine dramatically decreases the risk of myocarditis from COVID itself,” he added, emphasizing that all vaccines have side effects.
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How do the benefits of COVID vaccines in preventing severe illness and death outweigh the potential risks of rare side effects?
COVID vaccines and certain medical conditions,” Dr. Siegel said. “But overall, the vaccines have proven to be highly effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. The risks of these rare side effects are minimal compared to the risks posed by the virus itself.”
It is important to note that the occurrence of these rare side effects is extremely low and should not discourage individuals from getting vaccinated. The benefits of COVID vaccines in preventing the spread of the virus and reducing the severity of the disease far outweigh the potential risks.
The study serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing monitoring and research in vaccine safety. As more individuals are vaccinated, it is crucial to continue studying the potential risks and benefits associated with different vaccines.
Regulatory agencies and health organizations around the world closely monitor vaccine safety and make evidence-based recommendations. The findings of this study will contribute to the existing knowledge and help inform future vaccine policies and guidelines.
It is essential for healthcare professionals and the public to have accurate and reliable information about vaccine safety. Misinformation and unfounded fears can undermine vaccination efforts and compromise public health. Trust in science and evidence-based research is crucial in combating the pandemic.
In conclusion, the largest vaccine study to date has identified rare occurrences of heart, brain, and blood disorders associated with COVID vaccines. While these findings are important and highlight the need for continuous monitoring, the benefits of COVID vaccines in preventing severe disease and reducing the spread of the virus remain undeniable. Vaccination continues to be the safest and most effective tool in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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