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Four people had an allergic reaction to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Queensland. The state urged people with a history of anaphylaxis to avoid the sting. The cases in Bundaberg, Toowoomba and two in Ipswich all occurred in the last 48 hours when the state government alerted the Therapeutic Goods Administration. The government has advised anyone with a history of anaphylaxis not to get the vaccine. John Wakefield, director general of Queensland Health, says allergic reactions are rare but “no surprise” given that a nurse responded to the Pfizer shock earlier this month. “The problem with this is getting four in 48 hours. We’ll probably need to look into that,” he told reporters. Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines are safe for the majority of the population, but there are clear warnings for people who are allergic to ingredients in the cans. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are cautioned to avoid the vaccines, she noted. “This is not new news in the sense of, we are seeing allergic reactions, we are not surprised that we are seeing allergic reactions, but we want to let the public know,” said the minister. The Brisbane hospital, elderly care facilities and disability providers will also be on lockdown Friday after the state failed to register new cases of community virus transmission. The lockdown began when a doctor tested positive on Friday after working at Princess Alexandra Hospital and visiting four venues south of the city on Thursday. The woman was infected by a patient who also infected a person who lived in a separate room in the quarantine facility of the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Brisbane. Ms. D’ath said about 330 of the doctor’s 428 close contacts tested negative for the virus, while no other cases were reported among PA hospital staff or hotel workers and guests. The minister said the lack of a new community broadcast after nearly seven days meant the lockdown could end on Friday. “We are in a very good position over the next few days that will hopefully allow us to lift these restrictions,” she said. Queensland reported six new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, all from overseas and already in hotel quarantine. Australian Associated Press
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Four people had an allergic reaction to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Queensland. The state urged people with a history of anaphylaxis to avoid the sting.
The cases in Bundaberg, Toowoomba and two in Ipswich all occurred in the last 48 hours when the state government alerted the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
The government has advised anyone with a history of anaphylaxis not to get the vaccine.
John Wakefield, director general of Queensland Health, says allergic reactions are rare but “no surprise” given that a nurse responded to the Pfizer shock earlier this month.
“The problem with this is getting four in 48 hours. We’ll probably need to look into that,” he told reporters.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines are safe for the majority of the population, but there are clear warnings for people who are allergic to ingredients in the cans.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women are cautioned to avoid the vaccines, she noted.
“This is not new news in the sense of, we are seeing allergic reactions, we are not surprised that we are seeing allergic reactions, but we want to let the public know,” said the minister.
The Brisbane hospital, elderly care facilities and disability providers will also be on lockdown Friday after the state failed to register new cases of community virus transmission.
The lockdown began when a doctor tested positive on Friday after working at Princess Alexandra Hospital and visiting four venues south of the city on Thursday.
The woman was infected by a patient who also infected a person who lived in a separate room in the quarantine facility of the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Brisbane.
Ms. D’ath said about 330 of the doctor’s 428 close contacts tested negative for the virus, while no other cases were reported among PA hospital staff or hotel workers and guests.
The minister said the lack of a new community broadcast after nearly seven days meant the lockdown could end on Friday.
“We are in a very good position over the next few days that will hopefully allow us to lift these restrictions,” she said.
Queensland reported six new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, all from overseas and already in hotel quarantine.
Australian Associated Press
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