By Massita Ahmad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SINGAPORE, June 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Singapore is currently reviewing local and international safety data on vaccinating persons with a history of anaphylaxis (allergic reaction) due to food and other medicines, with a view to allowing this group to receive the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement late Monday, the republic\u2019s Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination said it intended to complete this review in the next two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Given the local and international data accrued, the Committee said it recommended that the medical eligibility for using the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines can be safely expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Committee had just recommended extending the use of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna to population subgroups previously restricted namely Pregnancy and Breastfeeding as well as Cancer Patients on Treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the accrued international data is reassuring, the Committee has also determined that it is safe for persons with a history of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) to be vaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This group of persons were previously contraindicated against the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, out of an abundance of caution, it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SCAR include Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Drug-induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
— NNN-BERNAMA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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