Active Surveillance for Safety Monitoring of XBB.1.5-Containing COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines in Korea

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Committee

doi:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e309

Active Surveillance for Safety Monitoring of XBB.1.5-Containing COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines in Korea

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Research Committee

Department of Preventive Medicine

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Abstract

The emergence of the omicron variant and its sub-lineages has necessitated vaccine updates for coronavirus disease 2019. In September 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an updated BNT162b2 vaccine targeting the omicron XBB.1.5 variant, which was initiated in Korea in October 2024. This study demonstrates the adverse events reported through active nationwide surveillance after XBB.1.5 vaccination in Korea. Since October 19, 2023, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency has conducted daily Short Message Service surveys to collect data on health issues, fever, vaccination site reactions, systemic symptoms, impact on daily life, and healthcare visits. Among 20, 180 respondents, 27.9% reported health issues. Adverse reactions peaked on day 1 (28.7%), including pain at the vaccination site, muscle pain, fatigue, and fever. These findings elucidate the short-term safety of the XBB.1.5 vaccine and support its co-administration with the influenza vaccine, reducing vaccine hesitancy and achieving herd immunity.

Original language	English
Article number	e309
Journal	Journal of Korean Medical Science
Volume	39
Issue number	43
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e309
State	Published - 2024

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Keywords

COVID-19
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
Omicron
Safety
Vaccination
XBB.1.5 Variant

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Active Surveillance for Safety Monitoring of XBB.1.5-Containing COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines in Korea

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