Reference:
Law, B. (2020). Priority List of COVID-19 Adverse events of special interest: Quarterly update December 2020. Safety Platform for Emergency Vaccines.
Summary:
The report updates the list of adverse events of special interest AESI) associated with COVID-19 vaccines, generated by the Safety Platform for Emergency Vaccines (SPEAC) Project. The quarterly review focuses on new evidence and includes three new AESIs: subacute thyroiditis, pancreatitis, and rhabdomyolysis. The document details the systematic review methods used to gather literature on COVID-19 complications, assessing the evolving understanding of the disease’s impact on various body systems. The report also outlines the need for Brighton case definitions for specific AESIs, proposing recommendations for future updates, including refining the focus on pregnancy and childhood outcomes in forthcoming reviews. This update is crucial for ongoing vaccine safety monitoring amidst the pandemic’s dynamic landscape.