NYC Health Care Worker Has ‘Significant’ Allergic Reaction To COVID-19 Vaccine
A NYC health care worker, who has not been identified, is the latest COVID-19 vaccine recipient to show a “significant” allergic reaction to the newly-released Pfizer immunization.
The New York City Health Department stated, “With more than 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations administered in New York City, we have received a single report of a serious adverse event in a health care worker.” Fortunately, they are stable and being treated for the allergic reaction; however it’s unclear where and when the worker received their dosage or how soon after the reaction occurred.
Additionally, the department added, “The City Health Department is closely tracking reports of more severe side effects in collaboration with the CDC, and this is the first serious adverse event we have encountered in New York City. We will continue to move forward with the coronavirus vaccine distribution to ensure that health care workers and nursing home staff and residents are protected against COVID-19.”