Researchers at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have published a new study on the long-term side effects of Covid vaccines reported by the Saudi Arabian population.
The authors designed a cross-sectional study involving Saudi participants of both genders, aged 16 and older, who had received at least one dose of the vaccines in Saudi Arabia.
Participants filled out an online questionnaire divided into three sections: demographics, medical history, and post-vaccination side effects.
The research team, composed of scientists from King Abdulaziz University, Umm Al Qura University, and the Department of Public Health at Health Sciences College. Dr Shareefa AlGhamdi, Chairwoman of Biochemistry department at King Abdulaziz University, was the corresponding author.
The study received 1,662 responses from different age groups, regions, and nationalities. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria (excluding those with significant comorbidities), the sample size was reduced to 1,503 participants who had received at least one dose of the Pfizer, AstraZeneca, or Moderna vaccines at Saudi Ministry of Health Covid vaccination clinics.
The results were brutal. 82% of the participants reported experiencing various adverse effects after vaccination. The most common side effects included pain at the injection site (88.16%), bone and joint pain (68.7%), and fatigue (68.46%). Additional side effects reported included menstrual disorders (46 cases), hair loss (34 cases), and memory problems (19 cases). Persistent side effects such as fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, and menstrual disorders were noted for both mRNA and viral vector vaccines.
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