2nd likely anaphylactic reaction to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Alaska reported in Fairbanks An employee at Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks experienced what was likely an anaphylactic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday afternoon. (Source: SSM Health via KTUU) By KTUU Staff | December 18, 2020 at 8:53 PM CST - Updated December 18 at 8:53 PM
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An employee at Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks experienced what was likely an anaphylactic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday afternoon.
The employee, a woman and a clinician, did not have any known allergies but had previously experienced an adverse reaction to a bee sting. In a release, Foundation Health Partners said the employee was being monitored after receiving the vaccine when she began experiencing anaphylactic symptoms 10 minutes later.
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The employee, one of almost 300 to receive the vaccine Friday at Foundation Health Partners Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, said in a statement shared by the hospital that her experience should not deter others from getting vaccinated. Anaphylaxis is a rare but expected potential side effect that is treatable and does not have long term health implications like COVID, said the employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, in the statement. I would get the vaccine and recommend it to anyone, despite my reaction, to help our country get immunized which is needed for the health of all Americans, for the economy, get families hugging again, for getting children back to sc
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Both cases were in Alaska.
In the latest, a worker, identified only as a female clinician, began experiencing probable anaphylactic symptoms about 10 minutes after receiving the shot Thursday in Fairbanks. Symptoms included tongue swelling, hoarse voice and difficulty breathing.
She received two doses of epinephrine at the emergency department at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and was discharged about six hours later.
“Allergic reactions, though uncommon, can occur with injections of medications and vaccines,” Chief Medical Officer Dr Angelique Ramirez said in a statement.
“This is why our staff is trained and prepared to respond to any symptoms of anaphylaxis. Our employee is doing well and was able to go home yesterday.”