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IN MIAMI, THE PERAZZO LAW FIRM SHARES SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT THE PFIZER CORONAVIRUS VACCINE IN FLORIDA
While the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrives to Florida and debuts in Tampa, it brings hope to Miami residents and draws the attention of people from around the world. But is it safe for everyone? Though the FDA has been very transparent during the clinical trial studies, it usually authorizes a vaccine following six months of studies. Interestingly, the Pfizer vaccine received approval after only two months. This raises concern over its effectiveness and dangers. Thus, the Perazzo Law Firm in Miami shares valuable insight for those considering to have the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine administered. Read the safety guidelines below:
SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT ADMINISTERING THE PFIZER BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE:
- The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine must not be administered to people that have a known history of severe allergic reactions.
- Suitable medical treatment must be readily available to anyone being administered the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
- It is possible that individuals that are immunocompromised or undergoing immunosuppressant therapy experience a reduced immune response.
- The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine may not be 100% effective for all vaccine recipients.
- Some of the side-effects or allergic reactions to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine among recipients over the age of 16 include:
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- Pain from the injection (84.1%)
- Drowsiness (62.9%)
- Headaches (55.1%)
- Muscle pain (38.3%)
- Chills (31.9%)
- Pain in the joints (23.6%)
- Fever (14.2%)
- Swelling (10.5%)
- Redness (9.5%)
- Nausea (1.1)
- Malaise (0.5%)
- Enlarged lymph nodes (0.3%)
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- Severe allergic reactions may manifest themselves as vaccination of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widespread.
- There is no confirmed data concerning the risks of administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant females or the effect of breastmilk production.
- Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine must be administered to complete the treatment or vaccination series.
- Read carefully anything you, a friend, or relative signs before being administered the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
- Adverse effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals must be reported by contacting 1-800-822-7967 or visit VAERS at vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html.
The Perazzo Law Firm reminds Miami-Dade and Broward residents that the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer- BioNTech.
WHO GETS THE FIRST DOSES?
Healthcare workers and nursing home staff are among the first on the list to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to the recommendations by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This accounts for some 24 million individuals. The next group of people expected to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine include those individuals aged 75 or older and frontline workers, which in all represent some 50 million.
Frontline workers include:
- Firefighters
- Law enforcement agents
- Teachers
- Food services staff
- Agricultural workers
- Manufacturing industry workers
- Correctional facility employees
- U.S. Postal Service workers
- Public transit employees
- Grocery store staff
DeSantis has estimated that Florida will get between 1 million and 2 million doses by year-end. The state reports some 497,000 licensed health care workers with some 368,000 nursing homes residents and long-term care facilities.
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