Taiwan Halts 2nd Dose Of Pfizer Jabs For 12-17 Year Olds
Taiwan has become the latest country to halt or restrict the use of a Covid-19 vaccine due to concerns over adverse reactions.
On Wednesday, Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced the suspension of 2nd doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech jab for children aged 12-17 over concerns that it may increase the risk of myocarditis, according to Taiwan News. The CECC also said that it would hold off on its decision for those under 12 years-old until the 2nd dose issue is settled.
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle which can reduce the heart’s ability to pump, as well as cause abnormal heart rhythms. The mortality rate from this disease is approximately 20% after one year, and 50% at five years. Of course, it has yet to be seen whether Covid-19 or Vaccine-induced myocarditis follows the same risk profile.
According to US statistics, the risk of the condition following the second Pfizer dose is 10x higher than after the first dose. – READ MORE
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