RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Assessing the adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccine in different scenarios in Saudi Arabia
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 194
OP 201
DO 10.15537/smj.2023.44.2.20220680
VO 44
IS 2
A1 Alsaiari, Ahad Amer
A1 Allahyani, Mamdouh
A1 Aljuaid, Abdulelah
A1 Shafie, Alaa
A1 Al-hazmi, Ayman
A1 Dahlawi, Haytham A.
A1 Abdulaziz, Osama
A1 Alosimi, Ebtisam
A1 Alzaidi, Albatool
A1 Almehmadi, Mazen
YR 2023
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/44/2/194.abstract
AB Objectives: To assess the different side effects of COVID-19 vaccines at different scenarios in Saudi Arabia.Methods: This cross-sectional study sought to investigate the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines through an online survey of 2,718 participants in Saudi Arabia.Results: People can manage their expectations about vaccine side effects and deal with symptoms better by knowing beforehand that they are likely to experience mild side effects for a short period, symptoms that are manifested regardless of age, and infection before or after vaccination. There are certain uncommon side effects that affect more people who got infected, and not before vaccination; there are side effects that disproportionately impact women, and also the side effects that wane after the second dose.Conclusion: These findings can assist in evaluating the concerns regarding vaccine acceptance. The public should be made aware that they are likely to experience at least one side effect, with temporary post-injection inflammation, musculoskeletal pain, fever, and headache as the most commonly reported side effects across the board. However, the common symptoms are mild to moderate, and the side effects last for a short period for most people.