Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
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Our blog is a science blog. It is written by clinicians and scientists with specific expertise in vaccine safety science with the aim of providing evidence-based, informal commentary on current and emerging issues of vaccine safety. The Global Vaccine Data Network (GVDN®) is a multinational, investigator-led research consortium with primary interests in the area of vaccine safety and..
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
2M ago
Today’s episode: The one about the strokes after COVID-19 vaccine. An unscientific study misusing Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System ( ) data has arisen from the crypt ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
2M ago
mRNA vaccines have revolutionised the fight against infectious diseases, offering rapid production and strong immune responses. But how are they made, and what about safety concerns? Let’s break down the process ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
2M ago
Amidst the post-COVID vaccine world, a curious term, "Turbo Cancer," has emerged in anti-vaccine circles. The claim? That mRNA vaccines are causing an epidemic of fast-growing, aggressive cancers. However, let’s dive into the science and show why this doesn’t hold up ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
3M ago
Given the breadth and magnitude of vaccine safety activities, it is surprising how wide the belief is that the world relies on voluntary reports of adverse events, even among health professionals ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
3M ago
Vaccine safety signals are essential to stimulate questions about the potential relationship between a vaccine and an adverse event ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
3M ago
Any adverse outcome from vaccine use is a concern to everyone, from vaccine manufacturers to the people who experience them. Vaccines in a way are like cars – incredibly safe and effective, but not without some risk ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
3M ago
Vaccines authorised for use are incredibly safe, but the risk for serious side effects is not ‘0’. Vaccine safety scientists exist because vaccines are not 100% safe ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
3M ago
The surge and rapid dissemination of misinformation means it is essential that vaccine communications employ the most effective techniques first time, every time. Debunking is one of these, provision of correct information can be done by experts and non-experts ‘on-the-spot ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
3M ago
Historically, much of the safety assessment of a new vaccine was deferred to post-introduction. Safety assessments within pre-approval clinical trials tended to be separate from post-approval Real-World evidence (RWE ..read more
Global Vaccine Data Network Blog
3M ago
Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health , providing protection against many infectious diseases. Vaccine safety monitoring is an important aspect of ensuring that vaccines are safe and effective ..read more