Hypersensitivity Reactions to Vaccines: Current Evidence and Standards for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines

Jóni Costa Carvalho; Francisca Cunha; Iolanda Alen Coutinho; Carlos Loureiro; Emília Faria; Ana Todo Bom

doi:10.20344/amp.16096

Hypersensitivity Reactions to Vaccines: Current Evidence and Standards for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines

Authors

Jóni Costa Carvalho Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0444-7745
Francisca Cunha Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
Iolanda Alen Coutinho Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2511-4843
Carlos Loureiro Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
Emília Faria Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
Ana Todo Bom Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1850-6689

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.16096

Keywords:

Anaphylaxis, COVID-19 Vaccines, Hypersensitivity, SARS-CoV-2

Abstract

The first reports of hypersensitivity reactions following the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination programs have raised public concern. Given the recent availability and novel mechanisms of COVID-19 vaccines, there is limited data on possible hypersensitivity reactions. Although it seems rare, the incidence of anaphylaxis for approved COVID-19 vaccines has been suggested as being higher when compared to previous vaccines. Adequate risk assessment, recognition, classification, and management of hypersensitivity reactions is crucial to ensure safe immunization and avoid misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. In this review, we present an overview of the types of hypersensitivity reactions that can potentially occur due to vaccination and the possible allergenic components of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as a suggestion for causality and risk assessment for the BNT162b2, mRNA-1273 and AZD1222 vaccines.

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Published

2021-06-30

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Carvalho JC, Cunha F, Coutinho IA, Loureiro C, Faria E, Bom AT. Hypersensitivity Reactions to Vaccines: Current Evidence and Standards for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2021 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];34(7-8):541-7. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/16096

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Vol. 34 No. 7-8 (2021): July-August

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