‘Don’t fear vaccine side effects, fear COVID-19’: SAHPRA

Medical experts say it is beneficial to take the COVID-19 vaccine, as they try to address vaccine hesitancy.

According to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA) Pharmacovigilance Manager, Mafora Matlala, adverse side effects is one of the leading drivers of vaccine hesitancy.

The drug watchdog’s data shows that some of the top adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) for COVID-19 include headache, local reaction, fever and dizziness.

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