Serious events are described as fatal, life-threatening, or events that result in hospitalization, significant disability or birth defect. The information on serious events is broken down by age group, type of reaction and associated vaccine. Saint John Regional Hospital cardiologist Dr. Robert Stevenson says reports of heart problems resulting from the COVID-19 vaccine have been rare. Busy family doctor reports no serious reactionsSaint John family physician Mike Simon said doctors know they're required to report any serious events related to immunization. He says thus far in his practice, none of his patients who received COVID-19 vaccine have complained of any symptoms that would require hospitalization or a notification to Public Health.

Source: CBC News December 17, 2021 22:03 UTC