Boston doctor reports allergic reaction after getting Moderna's vaccine

The patient, who has a severe shellfish allergy, recovered quickly with treatment. Until now, reports of severe reactions had been linked to the Pfizer vaccine

Katherine J Wu | NYT
Last Updated at December 26, 2020 08:30 IST

The case was the first of its kind reported to be linked to Moderna’s vaccine.

A Boston physician said he developed a severe allergic reaction minutes after receiving Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, in the first week of the nationwide rollout for the company’s shots.

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