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Here we include a summary of key MHRA advice issued since the publication of the January 2021 edition of Drug Safety Update and up to 16 February 2021.
Yellow Card reporting data confirms safety of vaccines
The data confirms that the vast majority of reported side effects are mild and short-lasting, reflecting a normal immune response to vaccines – including a sore arm and fatigue.
The report summarises information received via the Yellow Card scheme and will be published regularly to include other safety investigations carried out by the MHRA under the COVID-19 Vaccine Surveillance Strategy.
We take every report of a suspected adverse reaction seriously and encourage everyone to report through the Coronavirus Yellow Card reporting site.