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Covid: penis shrinking, a new side effect, doctors think

A new Covid-19 side effect has been reportedly say to only affect men. The latter can suffer from penis shrinking, along with erectile dysfunction issues, following prior infection.

Covid: what is the nocebo effect explaining 76% of the vaccine’s side effects?

An American study explains 76% of side effects felt after the injection of the first dose of Covid vaccine are caused by the nocebo effect. But then, what is the nocebo effect?

Covid vaccines: side effects reported and listed in France

Vaccination goes on in France and the health authorities are thoroughly monitoring the different vaccines available. Here is the list of side effects reported in France.

Covid: the French Medicines Agency releases latest data about vaccine side effects

As the vaccination campaign is expected to increase even more in France over the coming weeks, the ANSM – the National Medicines Agency – has unveiled the conclusions of their latest investigation on side effects noticed following Covid-19 vaccination. Keep reading to find out more.

AstraZeneca vaccine: enhanced vigilance after adverse effects reported in 149 health workers

AstraZeneca vaccine subject to worries… This Thursday February 11, the ANSM said that in 10,000 health workers vaccinated, 149 of them developed mild but harsh side effects such as fever, headache and flu-like condition. Adverse effects required for some to call in sick.

Coronavirus: vaccines have side effects, but results are positive, the ANSM says

Covid-19 vaccine adverse effects are still being studied: headaches, shivers, fatigue, as well as sore muscles and in rare cases tachycardia... The French Agency for the Safety of Health Products has recently issued a report on these effects and intends to be reassuring. All in all, 135 cases in 400,000 people studied have been reported and most cases were minor.

Covid vaccine: six severe allergy cases reported in France, the ANSM says

This Thursday January 14, the ANSM - the French Agency for the Safety of Health Products - said they have been reporting six cases of severe allergy to Pfizer Covid vaccine in France. This statement completes Health Minister Véran's - made on Tuesday January 12 - as he announced a case of “an adverse effect of an allergic nature” has been identified following Covid vaccine injection.

Covid: vaccines causing slight but too many adverse effects

As the first Covid vaccines have been inoculated, several adverse effects noticed in Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been reported after injection in many patients. Slight effects, such as headaches, fatigue, fever, or rashes, detailed in clinical trial reports, but much more frequent than for other vaccines. Here is more on the matter.

Covid: how are vaccines controlled once issued in France?

Covid-19 vaccines will be available in France from January. But, will they be controlled once they are approved and issued? Yes, coronavirus vaccines will be controlled by several agencies for years and results will be released weekly by the government. It will be even possible to report a side effect related to the Covid-19 vaccine yourself. Keep reading to find out more!

AstraZeneca Covid vaccine “safe and effective” The Lancet says

Is AstraZeneca covid vaccine safe and effective against the virus as well? This is what seem to say results from the analysis published in medical journal The Lancet. Results have been peer-reviewed and the vaccine is said to be about 70% effective.

Coronavirus: purple toe, hair loss… these new telltales to keep an eye on

Even tough fever, cough and even loss of smell and taste are part of the main symptoms already known of coronavirus, others – much odder – have been discovered. From purple toe to hair loss, via persisting hiccups or even loss of hearing… Here are the new Covid-19 symptoms highlighted by some scientists.

Coronavirus: the European Union to indemnify laboratories in case of trouble with the upcoming vaccines

The European Union has promised financial compensation to laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry in case upcoming vaccines against coronavirus have unexpected side effects.