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People with “significant allergies” have been warned not to get Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine after two United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) workers fell ill.
The healthcare workers developed symptoms shortly after having the jab on the first day of the UK’s mass vaccination programme, officials said.
Officials confirmed the staff members – who were among thousands to get the jab yesterday – are now recovering and all trusts involved in the vaccination programme have been informed.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has given precautionary advice that anyone who has a history of “significant” allergic reactions to medicines, food or vaccines should not receive the vaccine.
“Significant” means a person has suffered anaphylaxis – a potentially life-threatening reaction which can cause breathing difficulties, confusion, vomiting or collapse – or needs to carry an EpiPen.
Anyone scheduled to receive the vaccine would now be asked about their history of allergic reactions.
The news will come as a huge blow to people with allergies.
