Impact of a delayed second dose of mRNA vaccine (BNT162b2) and inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine (CoronaVac) on risks of all-cause mortality, emergency department visit, and unscheduled hospitalization

Abstract Background Safety after the second dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine remains to be elucidated, especially among individuals reporting adverse events after their first dose. This study aims to evaluate the impact of a delayed second dose on all-cause mortality and emergency services. Methods A...

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Published in:BMC Medicine
Main Authors: Carlos King Ho Wong, Xi Xiong, Kristy Tsz Kwan Lau, Celine Sze Ling Chui, Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai, Xue Li, Esther Wai Yin Chan, Eric Yuk Fai Wan, Ivan Chi Ho Au, Benjamin John Cowling, Cheuk Kwong Lee, Ian Chi Kei Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02321-4