Moderna Vaccine Causes Inflammation and Swelling Side Effects at Filler Injection Sites

COVID-19 vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical company Moderna. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been found to potentially cause side effects such as inflammation and swelling in areas where facial cosmetic fillers have been applied.

According to major foreign media on the 25th (local time), the Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), an advisory body to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pointed out such side effect cases while recommending the emergency use authorization of the Moderna vaccine from the American pharmaceutical company on the 17th.

According to the advisory committee, during the clinical trials of the Moderna vaccine, individuals who had fillers injected in their cheeks or lips experienced side effects such as swelling and inflammation.

However, experts emphasized that these side effects are immunological responses to the vaccine that can be easily treated, and that no one should avoid vaccination because of these side effects.

Dermatology specialist Shirley Chi stated, "When vaccinated, the immune system is activated and can cause inflammation," adding, "Those who experienced side effects after receiving the Moderna vaccine following filler procedures were successfully treated with steroids and antihistamines."

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