At least six Boulder County residents have experienced an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccination, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
In a Friday email, CDPHE said at least six Boulder County residents have experienced an adverse reaction to a coronavirus vaccine since Dec. 14. The province received its first vaccine award on December 22 and quickly began vaccinating outpatient health workers.
A CDPHE spokesperson also wrote that healthcare providers should report immediate after-vaccination response to COVID-19 about certain side effects to the vaccination reporting system against adverse events. An adverse event is’ any health problem that occurs after a vaccination, even if it is not clear that a vaccine caused it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration manage the VAERS data system and are responsible for reviewing the COVID-19 vaccine safety data and the ongoing monitoring of vaccine safety.
“We receive regular reports across the country from the CDC, but country data is only included if added by the provider filling out the report,” CDPHE said in an email. As of Wednesday, CDPHE said there have been 248 adverse events reported in Colorado since Jan. 22.
At least six of those involved in Boulder County residents, the state noted. Another eight that resulted in the death in Colorado are being investigated. These eight involved residents of Colorado aged 70 and older.
The spokesman wrote that they could not characterize the negative reactions experienced by residents of the country because they could identify it. All of the reactions involving residents are still under CDC and FDA investigation.
CDPHE also stated that ‘given the large number of COVID-19 vaccinations currently underway, events such as heart attacks, strokes, serious illnesses and deaths are expected to occur only in the days after vaccination.’
The VAERS report indicated that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are mentioned in negative reactions among Coloradans.
CDPHE did not immediately have data on how many adverse reactions were recorded for the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or the first or second doses were for Boulder County or Colorado residents. More information is expected in the future.
On Thursday, Boulder County Public Health reported that 17,736 Boulder County residents had received their first dose of COVID-19 and that 16,101 residents had been completely vaccinated. A total of 33,837 doses of coronavirus vaccine were given in Boulder County.
Anyone can report a vaccination response themselves with the CDC’s V-SAFE smartphone-based app, even if the response occurs after leaving a vaccination provider. The CDC encourages residents to report even mild to moderate reactions so that the agency can better understand coronavirus and the various vaccinations.
Visit bit.ly/3peyRsD for a complete list of vaccine providers and information on how to sign up to be vaccinated. The northern Longmont Walmart also offers vaccinations to eligible residents who have an appointment. Visit walmart.com/covid to make an appointment.
How to register by phone for vaccination
Boulder County residents without access to smart devices or computers eligible for vaccinations can call 720-776-0822 to be matched and scheduled with a provider.