Immediate Reactions After the First Dose of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Messenger RNA Vaccines Do Not Preclude Second-Dose Administration.

Vanijcharoenkarn, Kristine; Lee, Frances Eun-Hyung; Martin, Lindsay; Shih, Jennifer; Sexton, Mary Elizabeth; Kuruvilla, Merin Elizabeth · Clin Infect Dis · 2021

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Abstract

Addressing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy and minimizing potential vaccine contraindications are critical to combatting the pandemic. We describe a practical approach to immediate adverse events after the first dose of messenger RNA vaccines for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, focusing on diagnosis and management of allergic reactions.

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