In the vids that we see, they don't seem to aspirate for blood (to make sure they are not in a blood vessel) before they inject the COVID vaccine.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is an unapproved vaccine
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These may not be all the possible side effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Serious and unexpected side effects may occur. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is still being studied in clinical trials.
So we don't get to see the actual insert of the vaccine but we get EUA info sheet
WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA)?The United States FDA has made the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine available under an emergency access mechanism called an EUA. The EUA is supported by a Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) declaration that circumstances exist to justify the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has not undergone the same type of review as an FDA-approved or cleared product. FDA may issue an EUA when certain criteria are met, which includes that there are no adequate, approved, available alternatives. In addition, the FDA decision is based on the totality of scientific evidence available showing that the product may be effective to prevent COVID-19 during the COVID-19
Thus far, the codes and URL links to access the EUA Fact Sheet documents have been developed for the following current and potential COVID-19 EUA vaccines:
COVID-19 Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients
COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients
Note: URL links cited in the codes for the EUA Fact Sheets are not active until after the FDA provides Emergency Use Authorization for the vaccine.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/eua/index.html
Moderna site goes to "Page not found"
Be prepared to manage medical emergencies.○Vaccination providers should observe patients after vaccination to monitor for the occurrence of immediate adverse reactions:»Persons with a history of a any anaphylaxis: 30 min »All other persons: 15 minutes○Have a written protocol to manage medical emergencies following vaccination, as well as equipment and medications, including at least 3 epinephrine prefilled syringes or autoinjectors, H1 antihistamine, blood pressure cuff, and stethoscope and timing device to assess pulse.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/pfizer/downloads/standing-orders.pdf
Early recognition of anaphylaxis
Because anaphylaxis requires immediate treatment, diagnosis is primarily made based on recognition of clinical signs and symptoms, including:
Respiratory: sensation of throat closing, stridor (high-pitched sound while breathing), shortness of breath, wheeze, cough
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Cardiovascular: dizziness, fainting, tachycardia (abnormally fast heart rate), hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Skin/mucosal: generalized hives, itching, or swelling of lips, face, throat
COVID-19 vaccines will likely be administered in a wide variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient medical offices, pharmacies, mass vaccination sites, and curbside or drive-through sites.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/pfizer/anaphylaxis-management.html
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is a vaccine and may prevent you from getting C O VID-19. There is no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved vaccine to prevent C O VID-19.Read this Fact Sheet for information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Talk to the vaccination provider if you have questions. It is your choice to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
WHAT IS THE PFIZER-BIONTECH CO VID-19 VACCINE?The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is an unapproved vaccine that may prevent COVID-19. There is no FDA-approved vaccine to prevent C O VID-19.
December 2020
https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download
Anaphylactic reactions in persons receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials have been reported.
Appropriate medical treatment for severe allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event that an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/pfizer/anaphylaxis-management.html