La overinformation on the presumed risks of vaccine against him coronavirus manufactured by the pharmacist AstraZeneca is getting part of the population to have doubts about whether to administer it or not. The fact is that a test of the quality control effectiveness that applies to pharmaceutical products, in such a way that the first evidence is that they are numerically very few events detected and monitored. But their communication is being imperfect, so that normally more attention is paid to the event than to its importance, despite the indications of health authorities and experts, who without exception indicate the lack of real danger of the vaccine, and more when compared to the risks of not administering it.
Normally, these doubts are usually caused by the lack of information about the real extent of these problems -the famous thrombi and their incidence in the general population- and also the side effects associated with drugs, or even articles, of general consumption. For example, him tobaccoSince everyone knows its harmful effects, it is a great generator of circulatory problems, among which are thrombi.
In addition, there is many ordinary drugs, even those that are sold without a prescription, whose list of contraindications – which can be found in each leaflet that accompanies them – can be terrifying. However, it does not occur to anyone to stop using them, assuming that the low probability of these effects makes them, in fact, totally safe.
Ibuprofen: side effects
For example, him ibuprofen, which has long been dispensed without a prescription, includes the risk of heart attack or stroke, depending on the dose, among its side effects. Also severe skin reactions, peptic ulcers or gastric bleeding.
Omeprazole: side effects
The omeoprazol, an innocent stomach protector, it can cause headaches, diarrhea, floor disorders, dizziness and nausea. The probability of suffering these effects is between 1% and 2%.
Nolotil: side effects
The nolotilA massively consumed pain reliever, it can cause tachycardia, impaired kidney function, drops in blood pressure and problems that can sometimes lead to coma.
Aspirin: side effects
The aspirin It can also cause serious gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastric bleeding ulcers, respiratory disorders, skin problems and also blood clotting problems.
Paracetamol: side effects
The paracetamol, also massively consumed, can cause kidney and liver damage, blood problems (low white blood cells and alterations in hemoglobin), sleep disorders, inflammation of lung tissue
Contraceptive pill: side effects
The contraceptive pill warns, in its contraindications and risks, that great attention should be paid to any symptoms of thrombosis, as it increases the possibility of suffering these problems.
–Antidepressants: side effects
The antidepressants it can also cause increased nervousness and anxiety. The anti-inflammatory, in general, tension problems. Medicines against cholesterol, muscle aches and pains. The antihistamines, drowsiness … And that’s not to mention the problems in the circulatory system that can cause Viagra, and of which so much was spoken in its launch. But in all cases these are rare side effects, usually already known and treatable, and whose negative effect is far outweighed by its benefits.
And there is also an argument, about this ‘hyperinformation’ about the side effects, which alludes to the fact that the AstraZeneca vaccine is of post-Brexit British production and that its price is several times lower than the other options.
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