By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Reading: A new study dispels myths and lies about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
Font ResizerAa
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Newsunplug Kenya > Blog > News > A new study dispels myths and lies about the COVID-19 vaccination.
News

A new study dispels myths and lies about the COVID-19 vaccination.

Ivy Irungu
Last updated: September 27, 2024 5:21 am
Ivy Irungu 7 months ago
Share
SHARE

A new study on the Covid-19 vaccines has concluded that the doses used for immunization were generally safe, and Kenyans should disregard the misinformation circulating about them. This finding helps dispel the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded the vaccines.

Although the government lifted all mandatory Covid-19 restrictions in March 2022, false claims about the vaccines persist. These include unfounded fears about infertility, population control, dangers for pregnant women, and impotence.

However, according to results from a nine-month study conducted between February and November 2023, only 32 out of a small sample of 100 vaccinated individuals in one site reported experiencing Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs).

Investigators from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) described these reactions as mild or moderate and emphasized that there is no cause for concern.

“Overall, the results indicate that the vaccines were well-tolerated, meaning the side effects were temporary and resolved within 48 hours of vaccination,” said Dr. Bramuel Tongola, a regulatory officer at the PPB. He added that the most commonly reported AEFIs included headaches, pain at the injection site, general malaise, fever, dizziness, and cough.

READ MORE  Students at universities call off protests to pay tribute to fire victims.

The study was a collaborative effort with the National Vaccines and Immunization Program (NVIP) and the Centre for International Health Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB-Kenya). While presenting the findings, Dr. Tongola also noted that the pattern of AEFIs was consistent with global data from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) VigiBase.

“Age, vaccine type, chronic illness, concurrent medication, and pre-vaccination conditions were potential predictors of AEFIs,” he explained.

The study primarily focused on the Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines, as these were the ones available during the study period.

“We are pleased to report that no new safety signals were detected when Covid-19 safety data from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia were pooled and analyzed by the AU3S Joint Signal Management Group. This further confirms the vaccines’ safety,” he concluded.

Kenya is a member of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) under the African Union-Smart Safety Surveillance Program, which aims to monitor the safety of medical products, including Covid-19 vaccines. A recent study was conducted to identify the incidence, types, severity, and predictors of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs) with Covid-19 antigens.

READ MORE  PS Kimtai: The SHA system is now completely functional.

Dr. Bramuel Tongola explained that the study found AEFIs do occur, with approximately 32 out of every 100 people reporting mild adverse events, which vary depending on the specific vaccine they received.

He assured Kenyans that the country has systems in place to ensure that products authorized for use are safe, effective, and of good quality. “The study is a product of these safety systems,” Dr. Tongola emphasized, adding, “Medicines and products in circulation are safe, effective, and of quality.”

Dr. Martha Mandale, the study’s principal investigator, noted that the results confirm the benefits of Covid-19 vaccines far outweigh the risks, making them crucial in the fight against the pandemic.

She highlighted that vaccines have long been a key tool in controlling the spread of diseases during pandemics and epidemics, and Covid-19 vaccines were developed and granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for this purpose.

Dr. Mandale also emphasized that despite the expedited approval process for these vaccines, safety and efficacy remain paramount, which was a key focus of this study. The study was conducted across 17 sites, including public, private, and faith-based facilities serving large populations, representing 15 counties and neighboring regions.

READ MORE  Court Frees Two Nigerians Linked To Rita Waeni Murder

While the study initially aimed to involve 30,000 participants, the researchers were satisfied with the 9,288 who took part, as they provided a representative sample across the country.

You Might Also Like

Ghana’s President Softens Country’s Stance On Draconian Anti-LGBTQ Bill As Kamala Harris Visits

NATO bans TikTok on devices

Gang storms Haiti police station and slaughter cops

Looming Risk Of Water Borne Diseases As Floods Hit The Country

Sholei on Kuria, Mudavadi office space row: It’s ridiculous to ask Ruto to manage who sits where

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Previous Article Key rate to be lowered by CBK to encourage credit uptake
Next Article A dispute has arisen around the idea to privatize Kipkeino School.
about us

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Recent Posts

  • “Life Is Short, We Must Enjoy It” – Drunk Kenyan woman tells husband after staggering home at night in viral video
  • Vatican sets May 18 for Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
  • Clout-chasing? MULAMWAH and RUTH K spotted together in Eldoret days after announcing break up (PHOTOs)
  • Marital Woes!! Nairobi woman returns from work to find husband gone with household items (VIDEO)
  • “Na hii urembo yote’ – Netizens react as a Slay Queen working in cahoots with phone snatchers in Nairobi CBD is nearly lynched (PHOTOs)

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
© Newsunplug Kenya. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?