Those with mild skin reactions after first COVID-19 jab now allowed to receive further doses: Expert commitee

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SINGAPORE: People who develop non-severe skin reactions after receiving the first dose of their mRNA COVID-19 jab will now be allowed to receive further doses of the same vaccine, said the Expert Committee on COVID-19 vaccination on Thursday (Sep 16). Separately, people who have just received their jabs sh

SINGAPORE: People who develop non-severe skin reactions after receiving the first dose of their mRNA COVID-19 jab will now be allowed to receive further doses of the same vaccine, said the Expert Committee on COVID-19 vaccination on Thursday .

The updated recommendation will allow more people, particularly those with minor or non-specific past reactions, to safely complete vaccination, said the committee. Skin reactions - such as rashes and hives - were among the most commonly reported adverse reactions from the use of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, said the Health Sciences Authority in its fifth COVID-19 vaccine safety update released on Thursday.

“Myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination are rare, but occurrence tends to be higher in young males aged 30 years and below.”Individuals are advised to seek prompt medical help if they develop chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations during the two weeks after inoculation. “Thus far, most local cases of vaccine-related myocarditis in the younger age group have been mild, responded well to treatment and are recovering or were discharged well from the hospital,” the committee said.81 per cent of Singapore's population

 

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