Some stats on reactions to the Vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer). I like my odds of getting the vaccine vs. not. Beyond my odds, I'm also less likely to pass it on to someone else. That was an important factor for me as well.
The CDC published new data listing the most common side effects Americans reported after receiving shots of Pfizer's or Moderna's Covid-19 vaccines.
www.cnbc.com
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The analysis used data from the first month of vaccinations, between Dec. 14 and Jan. 13., when there were more than 13.7 million doses administered.
The CDC said there were 6,994 reports of so-called adverse events after vaccination, including 6,354 that were classified as “non-serious” and 640 as “serious,” which included 113 deaths. The median age of vaccine recipients was 42, according to the VAERS data, and the majority of adverse events occurred in women.
There were 46 reports of anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, from those who received Pfizer’s vaccine and 16 cases for those who received Moderna’s, according to the CDC. The agency said the occurrence of the reaction is in the range of those reported for the influenza vaccine.
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Of the 113 deaths, 2/3 were from long term facilities
(113 deaths) / (13.7 million doses) = 0.000825% (about 1 in 121,000)
(640 Serious) / (13.7 million doses) = 0.00467% (about 1 in 21,400)
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