Experts at the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clearly promote vaccination against the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. In fact, real concern has been expressed at delays in making life-saving vaccines available to those at risk and in need. One of the difficulties for the average citizen is deciding not just whether or not to vaccinate, but also which. There are currently three popular vaccine manufacturers providing their injections in New York State – including, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J). In some research, the latter has been associated with a possible clotting disorder that has led to the death of several people having received the single dose of J&J’s injection. Further research in ongoing to determine if the vaccine was in fact responsible for the deadly condition and whether or not it is safe to continue using. However, it seems that the CDC has gone so far as to prefer the former two vaccines over the J&J one. This apparent change in stance seems to be related, at least in part, to concerns of safety. Some patient safety advocates have expressed concern about attempts they feel have covered up the dangers of the vaccine. Others have gone even so far as to accuse medical malpractice. Any delay in sharing of relevant data can lead to delayed diagnosis and even wrongful death, according to experts. Public health specialists explain that we are in a dynamic situation that requires a constant flow of accurate and timely information in order to determine the proper course of action. Any attempt at a company or manufacturer at altering data or delaying critical information from being shared can lead to catastrophic outcomes for patients. It is still too early to determine if this is the case but, in the meantime, it is “buyer beware” until investigators can out the true side effect profile and analyze the company’s data. See this article for more.
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Photo Credit: Nenad Stojkovic [License]