Adverse allergic reactions reported with Pfizer vaccine was expected. Briefing documents showed 6/1000 in treatment group and 5/1000 in placebo group had allergic reactions. Vaccine eligibility will be refined after determining the nature of the reactions

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2020

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U.K. to refine allergy warning on Pfizer vaccine sparked by two adverse reactions

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