Benzinga | Aug 13, 2021 09:09AM EDT

Do mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Cause Skin Or Kidney Disorders? EMA Investigates Possible Links

* The European Medicines Agency is investing a possible link between mRNA vaccines and erythema multiforme or two kidney disorders by a few recipients of the shots.

* Europe's drug regulator has requested additional data from Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE), BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX), and Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA).

* "We take adverse events that are potentially associated with our COVID-19 vaccine, BNT162b2, very seriously," Pfizer said in a statement. "We closely monitor all such events and collect relevant information to share with global regulatory authorities."

* "Serious adverse events that are unrelated to the vaccine are unfortunately likely to occur at a similar rate as they would in the general population," the company representative said.

* Moderna did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

* The European regulator did not reveal how many people had developed the new possible side effects.

* Erythema multiforme causes round skin lesions, which may also affect mucous membranes in internal body cavities.

* Nephrotic syndrome causes the kidneys to leak too much protein into the urine. Glomerulonephritis causes inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys.

* The EMA is also looking into menstrual side effects with all available adenovirus and mRNA COViD-19 vaccines.

* Price Action: PFE shares closed up 2.03% at $47.24, MRNA stock is +1.58% at $391.42, BNTX stock +4.13% at $374.02 on Thursday.

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