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Published on 22 April 2021

Side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in Switzerland – update

Bern, 22.4.2021 - 1485 reports of suspected adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines in Switzerland evaluated: As at 20 April 2021, Swissmedic, in collaboration with the regional pharmacovigilance centres, has evaluated 1,485 reports of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADR) to COVID-19 vaccinations in Switzerland. The reports corroborate the side effects profile identified during the authorisation studies and described in the medicinal product information, and do not alter the positive ratio of benefits to risks of the two mRNA vaccines used.