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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

COVID-19 vaccines side effects among the general population during the pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

Samana Zaidi, Hafsa Abdul Qayyum, Izzah Abdul Qayyum, Zakir Khan, Taskeen Islam, Naveed Ahmed, Kathryn L Hopkins, Theresa Sommers, Samar Akhtar, Shahzad Ali Khan and 3 more

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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13 authors.

Samana ZaidiYusra Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yusra Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Hafsa Abdul QayyumYusra Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yusra Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Izzah Abdul QayyumYusra Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yusra Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Zakir KhanSchool of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
Taskeen IslamCommunication and Media Studies, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Naveed AhmedDepartment of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Kathryn L HopkinsSabin Vaccine Institute, Washington, DC, United States.
Theresa SommersSabin Vaccine Institute, Washington, DC, United States.
Samar AkhtarYusra Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yusra Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Shahzad Ali KhanHealth Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Sumbal JavedGlobal Health Department, Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Aamer IkramArmed Forces Institute of Pathology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Hashaam AkhtarYusra Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yusra Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and aims: The general population have depicted concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and its long-term effects on human health. Pakistan being on the verge of the pandemic is in more demand for vaccination and immunization. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccines side effects among the general population. Methods: A cross-sectional face-to-face study was carried out among individuals who received either the first dosage or both doses of vaccination in twin cities (Islamabad and Rawalpindi) of Pakistan. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire included three sections (socio-demographic, medical history, vaccine, and immunization) with 20 questions. The collected data was analyzed in SPSS (version 25) using descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, and the odd ratio. Results: A total of 2,618 participants were included and of them, females (55.3%; Conclusion: This study highlights important information about side effects reported due to the COVID-19 vaccinations. Moreover, the use of precautionary medications was also highlighted. These findings could have a valuable impact on designing future comparative studies and developing policies/guidelines for pandemic preparedness.

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COVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesVaccinationAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPakistanPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultCOVID-19 VaccinesCOVID-19immunizationinfodemicPakistanprecautionary medicationside effectsvaccine

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PMCPMC11922928

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