Effect of COVID-19 Vaccination on Thyroid Disease in 7 Million Adult and 0.2 Million Adolescent Vaccine Recipients - Takeaways - MDSpire
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Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Thyroid Disorders in Over 7 Million Adults and 200,000 Adolescents

  • By

  • Sungho Bea

  • Hwa Young Ahn

  • Jieun Woo

  • Ju-Young Shin

  • Sun Wook Cho

  • December 9, 2024

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    The study analyzed over 7.5 million adults and 241,000 adolescents to assess the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on thyroid disorders.

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    An increased risk of hypothyroidism exacerbation was observed post-vaccination, while no significant increase in other thyroid diseases was noted.

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    The incidence rate ratios for thyroid diseases were calculated using a self-controlled case series design, comparing post-vaccination to baseline periods.

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    Subgroup analyses showed no significant differences in thyroid disease incidence based on age, sex, or vaccine type.

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    The findings support the safety of COVID-19 vaccination concerning thyroid health, with no increased risk for most thyroid conditions.

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Effect of COVID-19 Vaccination on Thyroid Disease in 7 Million Adult and 0.2 Million Adolescent Vaccine Recipients

  • by Sungho Bea, Hwa Young Ahn, Jieun Woo, Ju-Young Shin, Sun Wook Cho

  • December 9, 2024

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