COVID-19 Vaccines Safety Tracking (CoVaST): Protocol of a Multi-Center Prospective Cohort Study for Active Surveillance of COVID-19 Vaccines’ Side Effects
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| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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| Web | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/15/7859 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18157859 |
| Keywords | cohort studies; cross-sectional studies; COVID-19; drug-related side effects and adverse reactions; health personnel; mass vaccination; prevalence |
| Description | Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine-related side effects have a determinant role in the public decision regarding vaccination. Therefore, this study has been designed to actively monitor the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines globally. Methods: A multi-country, three-phase study including a cross-sectional survey to test for the short-term side effects of COVID-19 vaccines among target population groups. In the second phase, we will monitor the booster doses’ side effects, while in the third phase, the long-term safety and effectiveness will be investigated. A validated, self-administered questionnaire will be used to collect data from the target population; Results: The study protocol has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, with the identifier NCT04834869. Conclusions: CoVaST is the first independent study aiming to monitor the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines following booster doses, and the long-term safety and effectiveness of said vaccines. |
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