DISINFO: Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is dangerous as was demonstrated by deaths in Norway
SUMMARY
The latest cases of deaths in relation to vaccination in Norway have raised many questions and concerns about the safety of some vaccines. This mostly applies to so-called mRNA vaccines (e. g. the one developed by Pfizer/BioNTech).
Some experts are certain the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine should not be used based on what happened in Norway. These mRNA vaccines were developed very quickly and have not been used on such a large scale before. Their safety raises serious concerns – they can be dangerous for older people, as can be demonstrated by Norwegian cases.
RESPONSE
Although it is true that mRNA vaccines have previously not been used on a large scale, several countries have published information leaflets about mRNA vaccines and their safety (see here for CZ, US). These vaccines are subject to the same thorough evaluation as other types (see here for the US or here for the EU).
The cases of deaths in Norway were connected to older patients, who were severely ill or frail and even mild side effects of vaccines (for instance fever or nausea) could have been dangerous for them. It was stated these cases will be evaluated.
The article is part of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign in which the Kremlin is trying to denigrate Western pharmaceutical companies that are developing a coronavirus vaccine. Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine was granted a conditional market authorization by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) following rigorous evaluation. Vaccine's safety will continue to be monitored throughout its application by the EMA and national competent authorities. Lear more about how the European Medicines Agency monitors the safety of vaccines.
Pfizer vaccine is a frequent target of disinformation, as in the following cases (here, here or here).