Two new rare side effects of Covid-19 vaccine have been uncovered by a recent study published in international journal Vaccine. Researchers working as part of the Global Vaccine Data Network identified acute disseminated encephalomyelitis – an inflammation and swelling in the brain and spinal cord and the same has been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Neurological disorder: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitisThe first rare side effect that the study found out is a neurological disorder called Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, which is linked with AstraZeneca vaccine. Inflammation of spinal cord: Transverse myelitisTransverse myelitis is a neurological condition and is basically an inflammation of spinal cord and is seen in people with autoimmune conditions. Typical side effects of the vaccine include pain at the injection site, fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills and diarrhoea.

Source: Hindustan Times February 23, 2024 14:42 UTC