Booster Shots May Trigger Stroke Incidents, According to CDC and FDA
Additional to the risk of cardiac events, there is another potentially life-threatening side effect that can be associated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. What is the risk period for influenza? What role does the flu shot have in these events and how do they affect you? How can we better protect ourselves from these events?
Summary of the Key Facts
- A higher risk of stroke events has been identified with the Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, according to a joint statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- The onset time in people aged 65 years and older was 1–21 days after the booster, with a significant cluster of events observed 11–21 days after the booster.
- Sixty four percent had received flu vaccine on same day as COVID-19 booster.
- Bivalent boosters contain the code for the spike protein. This increases the risk of blood clots. The boosters should be avoided by high-risk individuals.
- Solution: Keep in mind the five “suddens” Signs of stroke warning
- This paper also contains advice on how to prevent strokes from other risk factors.
On January 13, 2023, FDA and CDC issued a Joint statement This is a new “safety signal” for ischemic stroke had been detected in one of the agency’s vaccine safety surveillance systems.
In part, the statement read: “CDC’s Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD), a near real-time surveillance system, met the statistical criteria to prompt additional investigation into whether there was a safety concern for ischemic stroke in people ages 65 and older who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine bivalent.”
The VSD system monitors electronic health records for 12.5 million Americans, who are served by nine integrated healthcare systems.
The CDC stated that this signal was not detected by any other safety databases (including those for Medicare and Veterans Affairs). Pfizer stated that they had not detected the signal in their databases and no other countries have reported similar signals to their monitoring systems.
The risk of clots appears to be higher on days 11–21 The booster was especially helpful for those who were given it. Adjuvant or high-dose flu vaccine The same day.
On Jan. 26, 2023, another meeting was held. Despite the risk, the CDC still recommends booster shots to all persons over six months.
Stroke: Increased riske Mostly found 11 to 21 Days after Booster
These findings were presented Jan. 26, 2023. suggest that more stroke events occurred during days 1–21 post-vaccination than days 22–42 after receiving the shot.
Pfizer bivalent booster recipients aged 65 years and over experienced 130 events. “risk interval” (1–21 days after the booster) and 92 events during the “comparison interval” (22–42 days after the booster). The risk of having an ischemic stroke increased by 47 percent in the first 21 days after the booster, as compared to events that occurred between 22-42 days and a p value of 0.005. If the P value is lower than 0.05 in studies, this indicates that the difference is statistically significant.
Important to note is that strokes occurred during the entire 42-day period following the booster. A cluster of stroke events occurred between 11 21 After receiving the booster, it took several days before you could see results.
In a preliminary review of 22 stroke cases in people 65 years or older on days 11–21 after receiving the booster, none of the individuals had a previous history of transient ischemic attack (TIA). Sixty four percent of flu vaccine recipients received it on the same day that they received the COVID-19 booster. (13 high-dose vaccines for flu and one adjuvant flu vaccine).
The outcome data from these events showed that 59 per cent of those who had a TIA were released home, 18 per cent were discharged with home care, nine percent were transferred to skilled nursing facilities and fourteen percent were sent home. 22) died. According to the CDC, one death is likely due to stroke.
Moderna’s VSD database did not contain any safety signals. However, VAERS reported strokes related to the Moderna booster. The number of booster vaccines administered could explain the difference. Moderna received almost twice as many booster doses of Pfizer than Moderna (549.943 vs. 285,706), as of Jan. 7, 2023.
On Jan. 8, 2023 there were 40 cases of transient ischemic attacks/ischemic strokes after the bivalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. These cases were reported to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System. Median age was 74. Nineteen of the nineteen males were females and 21 were males. The median time from onset was four weeks. 25 cases were reported after the Pfizer BioNTech bivalent vaccine. 15 cases occurred after Moderna bivalent vaccine.
Flu shot on the same day that the Booster is administered increases the risk
VSD data analysis indicated that three people suffered a stroke following the Pfizer booster. Flu vaccine – Standard Dose The same day. 40 people received the Pfizer booster, and they were all asymptomatic. Adjuvant or high-dose flu vaccine A stroke occurred the next day. Sixty-eight older adults suffered a stroke after only receiving the COVID-19 boost.
The risk of stroke was doubled if you receive a high dose or adjuvanted influenza shot the same day.
The SARS-Co spike proteinV-2 virus can increase your risk of arterial and vein clots. An analysis of 48 million British citizens revealed an increase in the risk of developing venous clots. Increased risk of ischemic strokeParticularly in the first few weeks following COVID-19 infections.
The spike protein is also produced by the mRNA vaccine. The bivalent booster includes the code for two s.Trains of the spike protein (original Wuhan and BA.4/BA.5)
Your blood contains platelets that form clots after injury. These platelets can be hyperactivated by the S1 unit in spike protein. After an infection or vaccination, the blood can form small clots. These blockages in blood flow can cause problems throughout the body’s tissues and organs.
Flu shots increase stroke risk Possible Because the vaccine causes an inflammatory response. This increases the chance of suffering from ischemic stroke, particularly in patients with pre-existing conditions such as coagulation abnormalities. According to a Taiwanese report, a 75-year-old male patient suffered posterior circulation ischemia after an influenza A/H1N1 vaccination.
Keep this in mind ‘FAST’ Rule
Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery that leads to or is inside the brain. Plaque buildup can cause blood clots to form in damaged arteries (atherosclerosis). It can form in the carotid and other arteries.
After vaccination—at a very rare rate—if an adverse stroke event does appear, what signs can alert you in time?
There are Five “suddens” Warning signs for stroke. If you observe One or more of the following signs are indicative of stroke, don’t wait; call a doctor or 911 immediately!
- Sudden numbness, weakness or tingling sensations in the face, arm or leg, especially one side of your body
- Sudden confusion, drowsiness and trouble understanding or speaking is a sign of a coma.
- Sudden vision problems in one or both eyes or double vision
- Sudden dizziness, trouble walking or loss of coordination, or dizziness
- Sudden severe headache, nausea or vomiting without any known cause
The signs can sometimes last for a few seconds before disappearing. These episodes, also known as transient ischemic assaults or TIAs are sometimes called “mini-strokes.” It can save your life by paying attention.
Keep these things in mind FAST (face-arm, speech, and time) rule One or more of these signs—face weakness, arm weakness, and speech difficulty—are present in 88 percent of all strokes and TIAs. You can save your own life or that of a loved-one by getting to the emergency room immediately.
An ahref=”https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STR.0b013e318284056a”>intravenous Recombinant tissueplasminogen activator injection (rtPA). This is the standard treatment for select patients with ischemic brain stroke. TPA injections are usually administered through the vein in the arm within three hours of a stroke.
Arrive As soon as possible, get to the emergency room It is important to recognize stroke symptoms early in order to reduce the chance of permanent disability. Early identification of stroke symptoms and prompt medical attention are key to successful stroke recovery. Acute strokes are usually diagnosed within one hour..
Recommendations for Vaccinations
Individuals who have had a stroke or are vaccinated against COVID-19 may not find it beneficial. To Take extra COVID-19 jabs, such as boosters.
This safety signal is a worrying association with vaccination. Senior citizens at high risk of severe COVID-19 should consult their doctors for the best guidance. COVID-19 can also increase the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular events, even months after the infection.
Carefully monitor individuals who received the COVID-19 vaccine or flu vaccine, especially those with high ischemic stroke risk.
These are some sensible suggestions that you might want to discuss with your doctor:
- Before more data is collected, you might want to seperate the bivalent booster with other routine immunizations.
- Wait several months following COVID-19 infection to get a booster. This is so that the increased chance of cardiovascular events due to infection decreases before introducing a new threat.
Lifestyle Tips to Prevent Stroke
There are many natural ways that you can support your body. The spike protein is broken down After infection or vaccination. It is important to move, to drink lots of fluids, to make conscious dietary choices in order to increase antioxidant and platelet nutrients.
Stroke as an adverse effect of vaccination won’t happen to everyone, and this means there are things we can do to reduce the risk.
Many risk factors of stroke can be linked to heart attacks or cardiovascular disease. Heart attacks and strokes are both related to blood vessel issues. Age increases the risk of suffering a stroke. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity all increase your risk of stroke.
Lifestyle changes are recommended for all people, not just those who are at high risk of stroke. These recommendations are often heard because they have been proven to be beneficial for maintaining good health. Regular exercise is important. Good sleep and a healthy diet are key to feeling good. Limit your use of nicotine (either vaping or smoking) and alcohol consumption. These steps can help lower your blood pressure, glucose, or lipid levels.
These tips can help lower your risk of suffering from stroke. Get started now to make life easier.
1. You can spend time with the quilt or comforter in the morning, before you go to bed. It is important to warm up for 20 minutes before you go to bed, as sleep causes slow blood circulation. This will increase blood circulation and lower the risk of stroke.
2. After getting up, drink a glass warm water. Warm water can hydrate the body by diluting blood and promoting blood circulation. Warm water can help lower your risk of having a myocardial or cerebral stroke. Avoid cold water as it can cause your vessels to contract instead of dilate.
3. Breakfast of a banana will encourage bowel movement. Don’t push too hard in the effort to eliminate, as pushing can increase blood pressure. Healthy bowel movements can help eliminate waste and toxins. Our bodies will be grateful if we do this every day.
4. Avoid irritating foods like strong coffee, alcohol or chili. They can increase blood pressure and cause blood vessels to constrict.
5. Avoid deep-frying and high-salt foods. Instead, choose organic, whole, healthy food. These foods are rich in antioxidants which is good for your blood vessels and metabolism.
6. You can do gentle daily exercises such as walking slowly, Qigong or Taiji, and sitting meditation if your legs are able to cross. Numerous research studies have shown that long-term healthy habits can improve our overall health.
To Prevent Stroke, Use Mind-body Strategies
Humans are more than just physical beings. Human beings are holistic. This means that we are comprised of mental, emotional, and physical aspects. You can identify and change psychosocial and emotional stressors.
Researchers discovered that Type A behavior Has been associated with an “a href=”https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/7928″>increased Risk of stroke. High levels of conscientiousness were found to be protective Stroke-related Mortality
A ahref=”https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621001733″>cross-sectional Study The study looked at stroke risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, personality, and emotions. High levels of agreeability were associated with lower systolic blood pressure (p = 0.039) and decreased diabetes (p= 0.010). Anger was linked to increased diabetes (p=0.009) while fear was associated w/ increased obesity (p=0.024).
A high level of agreeability appears to be protective against diabetes and hypertension. However, anger and fear could lead to obesity and predispose people to developing diabetes. The same principles should be applied to stroke.
Your health is your responsibility. You have a lot of control over your health. Why not make positive changes today?
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