mRNA-based COVID-19 Vaccination and Risk of Autoimmune Diseases in the Pediatric Population - PubMed
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- #mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
- #Pediatrics
- #Autoimmune diseases
- Study evaluates the association between mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination and autoimmune disease risk in children.
- Utilizes data from the TriNetX US collaborative network, comparing vaccinated vs. unvaccinated children and those with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Results indicate vaccinated children had a lower hazard of autoimmune disease compared to unvaccinated, including those with prior infection.
- No significant difference in autoimmune disease risk was found between vaccinated children with and without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Concludes COVID-19 vaccination may reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in the pediatric population.