Vaccines
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Why Are Women Bearing the Brunt of Vaccine Side Effects?
Six of the six people who developed a rare blood clotting disorder after being inoculated with the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine were women. Of the 66 cases of anaphylaxis reported after the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, 63 were women. And of the blood clots that have prompted European countries to suspend the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, two-thirds occurred in women.
It’s not just these severe and incredibly rare side effects — in the case of Johnson and Johnson, just six people out of more than 6.8 million vaccinated, or 0.00000088% — that are borne disproportionately by women, but a majority of mild and moderate side effects reported from the vaccine as well. (After calling…
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3 Reasons Why Women Health Workers are Key to COVID-19 Vaccine Access
A new CARE report details the role women frontline health workers play in vaccine delivery and why we must invest in fair pay and decent working conditions.
Do Covid-19 vaccines affect women differently? 5 key questions, answered
Here are answers to the top five questions about how women are affected by the vaccines.
The COVID-19 Vaccine: Is It Safe?
As vaccination against COVID-19 will become increasingly available, rumors surrounding the safety and side-effects of these vaccines are spreading—especially as it relates to fertility and pregnancy.
What Women Need to Know About the Covid Vaccine
News that a small number of women had developed a rare blood clotting disorder after receiving Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine prompted questions about whether vaccines affect women differently than men, and whether there are special considerations that women should take into account when getting vaccinated. We spoke with a few experts to learn what women should know before getting their shots.
Coronavirus vaccines may be slightly less effective for women than men, emerging research suggests
Few real-world studies have examined the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines among men versus women in great detail, so scientists are hesitant to say whether women are more likely to develop breakthrough infections.
Could the COVID vaccines affect your period? We don’t know yet — but there’s no cause for concern
The focus on this issue in the media is a good way to start a public discussion about menstruation. And emerging research is an important means to get more information about what women of reproductive age can expect after the vaccine. But anecdotal reports of some menstrual irregularities is not a reason to avoid getting the vaccine. Getting infected with COVID-19 is much more likely to interfere with your health, including your menstrual health.
Covid-19 Vaccines and Rare Blood Clots: Are Women at Greater Risk?
Scientists said the tiny number of cases of the clotting condition—and the fact that more women than men may have gotten the AstraZeneca vaccine—make it hard to draw firm conclusions about whether women are at higher risk. Over time, they said, men may prove to be as vulnerable to the rare condition as are women. Women are known to have stronger immune reactions to vaccines than men.
Do COVID-19 vaccines care whether you're female or male?
MSU researcher is studying, raising awareness about the role of sex in the efficacy of vaccines that make use of nanomedicine
Information on COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals has been inconsistent and hard to find
As we take stock of our response to this pandemic, it is important to consider the implications of excluding pregnant and breastfeeding people from clinical trials and consider how we can do better next time.
The Covid-19 vaccine side effects that specifically affect women
Since Covid-19 vaccine administration began around the world, side effects have been more severe in women. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during the first month of vaccine administration, 62% of the doses in the US were given to women, but 71% of the side effects were reported by them.
The evidence that Covid-19 vaccines are safe and effective in pregnancy is growing
Covid-19 shots during pregnancy might also pass on protection against the virus to babies.
The truth behind COVID-19 vaccines and women’s health
Misinformation is spreading on the Internet regarding the COVID-19 vaccines and how they may affect women’s health.
What We Know About Women’s Health and Vaccines
Vaccines and conspiracies tend to go hand in hand, and this one is no different.
Why We Don’t Know What’s Actually Going On With Periods and COVID Vaccines
A conversation with some period-having friends spawned this story. We’d all received our vaccinations against COVID-19 and though everyone was at a different spot in their cycle, we’d all noticed that something was different. Our flows were either heavier than usual, or our periods were late, or we were having breakthrough bleeding, or the cramps were more painful, or some combination of it all. The only thing that had changed in anyone’s life was receiving a vaccine.
Women Over 50 Spearheading The Covid Vaccine Rollout
... women have been on the front lines of the Covid pandemic—as doctors, healthcare workers and pharmaceutical professionals—and they’ve also been running operations, behind the scenes, to facilitate the breakneck pace of vaccine distribution.
Women Report Worse Side Effects After a Covid Vaccine
Men and women tend to respond differently to many kinds of vaccines. That’s probably because of a mix of factors, including hormones, genes and the dosing of the shots.
Why Are Women Bearing the Brunt of Vaccine Side Effects?
Women are reporting more side effects, from mild nausea to the most rare and severe conditions
9 Major Questions About mRNA Coronavirus Vaccines, Answered
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