New COVID-19 vaccine warnings don't mean it's unsafe – they mean the system to report side effects is working
- Written by Justin Vesser, Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, University of Virginia
Put into context, the benefits of vaccination still far outweigh the risks of rare adverse events.PenWin/iStock via Getty Images PlusWhile the COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the U.S. have been proved to be safe and effective, recent reports of rare adverse events, or side effects, have raised concerns. On July 12, 2021, the Food and Drug...