Long-term side effects are adverse effects of a drug, treatment or even a vaccination that only after a long time occur or via a last for a longer period of time.
Examples:
- Medication can put a strain on organs (e.g. liver or kidneys) after months or years.
- Hormone treatments can cause changes in the metabolism or blood count.
- VaccinationsSevere long-term side effects are very rare. Most vaccination reactions occur shortly after vaccination.
