Reference:
Shilhavy, B. (2021). 20,595 dead, 1.9 million injured (50% serious) reported in European Union’s database of adverse drug reactions for COVID-19 shots. Vaccine Impact. Retrieved from https://vaccineimpact.com/2021/20595-dead-1-9-million-injured-50-serious-reported-in-european-unions-database-of-adverse-drug-reactions-for
Summary:
The EudraVigilance database, which records suspected drug reactions in 27 EU countries, reported 20,595 fatalities and nearly 1.96 million injuries linked to COVID-19 vaccinations by July 31, 2021. Notably, around 50% of these injuries were classified as serious, which includes life-threatening situations or conditions requiring hospitalisation. The four vaccines under review—Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson—showed varying degrees of adverse reactions. The data indicates a concerning trend, suggesting that the actual number of deaths and injuries may be significantly higher, as this database does not encompass all European countries. Reports reveal that the highest instances of adverse reactions were related to blood disorders, cardiac issues, and neurological complications, prompting further scrutiny of the vaccines’ safety profiles.